elaterid beetle

Synonyms:

elater, elaterid

Types:

click beetle, skipjack, snapping beetle

able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound

Pyrophorus noctiluca, fire beetle, firefly

tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots

Type of:

beetle

insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings