Elateroidea
- Pronunciation
- /el-a-ter-o-IDEA/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Elateroidea
Definition
A superfamily of beetles that includes the click beetles (family Elateridae) and their relatives.
Full guide
Read the full Elateroidea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
Example
The Elateroidea are known for their powerful clicking mechanism used for defense.