I was outside experimenting with spray paint when I saw something in my peripheral vision … a large black “something” … it hovered like a helicopter then zipped across the yard and clumsily landed on top of my table umbrella. From my vantage point I couldn’t see what it was but I certainly wanted to find out!!! I dashed inside to grab my camera and zoom lens and up the metal ladder I went as excited as a little kid at Christmas! I focused my lens on the “something” and was entranced by this bizarre looking creature. It was beautiful and a bit frightening, like some scary alien-like science fiction character. The “something” was fascinating … I watched it for a little while and captured a lot of photos. As I was going back down the ladder he looked at me and I could see he was getting ready to take flight … that was when I capture the photograph below … I giggled internally (great shot) thanked the “something” and immediately went inside, loaded the photos on my iPad and searched the Internet to find out what in the world the “something” was!!! The “something” was an Easter-Eyed Click Beetle … !!!!
Category: Beetle
Common name: Eastern-Eyed Click Beetle
Scientific Name: Alaus oculatus
Other Names: Big-Eyed Click beetle
Beetle: Resurrection & Change
- Are you in the process of metamorphosis? If so, what stage.
- Do you need a change?
- Are you needing new sunshine?
- Is it time to resurrect some aspect of your life?
- Is it time to leave the past behind?
The beetle can show you how to do this with the greatest success.
“Beetles aid in transformation, metamorphosis, resurrection and rebirth – rebirth of the soul to a new spiritual ideal and renewed devotion. This animal teaches harmony in the coming changes by utilizing your intuitive abilities and teaches discernment where you need it the most. Beetles have a protective quality that will aid in the ability to socialize and communicate effectively by illuminating problems and situations in the correct perspective. Are you eating correctly? Now is the time to examine eating habits. Can you identify which stage of development are you in egg/larva/pupa/adult?. Is it time to fly or walk in life? Beetle will teach persistence with charm, trust in the process, proper movement and actions which allows the regeneration of your spirit to prosper.”