Elaterid
[ih-lat-er-id] /ɪˈlæt ər ɪd/
noun
1.
any beetle of the family Elateridae, comprising the click beetles.
adjective
2.
belonging or pertaining to the family Elateridae.
/ɪˈlætərɪd/
noun
1.
any of the beetles constituting the widely distributed family Elateridae (click beetles). The group includes the wireworms and certain fireflies
adjective
2.
of, relating to, or belonging to the family Elateridae
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