Alaus [SEP] parent taxon
Alaus
Alaus is a genus of click beetle belonging to the family Elateridae. Unlike many click beetles, Alaus larvae are completely predatory.
Selected species.
- "Alaus lacteus" Candeze, 1857
- "Alaus oculatus" (Linnaeus, 1758) - Eyed Click Beetle
- "Alaus pantherinus" Candèze, 1881
- "Alaus patricius" Candeze, 1857
- "Alaus plebejus" Candèze, 1874
- "Alaus speciosus"
- "Alaus zunianus"
- "Alaus lusciosus"
Alaus speciosus
Alaus speciosus is a species of click beetle in the genus "Alaus".
Bio control use.
In Hawaii and in Asia where there are coconut rhinoceros beetles ("Oryctes rhinoceros") the "Alaus speciosus" beetle can or may be used to control its population as it may eat the grubs or eggs of "Oryctes rhinoceros".