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elaterid beetle - any of various widely distributed beetles | ||
elater, elaterid | ||
beetle insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings | ||
elateridae, family elateridae click beetles and certain fireflies | ||
click beetle, snapping beetle, skipjack able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound |