False click beetles
- Pronunciation
- /FALSE klik-beetles/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- False click beetle
- Plural
- False click beetles
Definition
A common name for members of the family Eucnemidae, a group of beetles that are often mistaken for true click beetles.
Etymology
The term 'false click beetle' is used because these beetles resemble true click beetles but belong to a different family. They are sometimes called 'false firefly beetles'.
Example
False click beetles are known for their ability to mimic the appearance and behavior of true click beetles.