elaterid

e·lat·er·id  (-ltr-d)

n.

Any of numerous beetles of the family Elateridae, which includes the click beetles.

adj.

Of or belonging to the family Elateridae.

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[From New Latin Elatridae, family name, from Greek elatr, driver; see elater.]

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Noun

1.

elaterid - any of various widely distributed beetles elater, elaterid beetle 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 fire beetle, firefly, Pyrophorus noctiluca - tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots