1. A beetle of the family Elateridae, characterized by a clicking mechanism that allows it to flip itself over when lying on its back.
Usage: Also called a click beetle or spring beetle.; Entomological term.

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Elateridae.
Usage: Technical/scientific usage.

Examples

• The elaterid beetle has a distinctive clicking sound when it jumps.
• Elaterid larvae, known as wireworms, can damage crop roots.
• Scientists studied the elaterid mechanism to understand how the insect propels itself.
• The elaterid family includes thousands of species found worldwide.
• Children often observe elaterids in gardens and forests.