[atr]

It was "beetle like" about 1 inch and 1/4 long

 

[4c_game_chaser]

I think it is a click beetle?

 

[Mus]

Yep, It's a Click Beetle...also called an Eyed Click Beetle or Eyed Elater, though the large spots are not really eyes at all. Their larva preys on wood boring insects. You often find them around old rotting logs and tree stumps.

 

[atr]

Very good , thanks,,atr