Aeolus lepidus
click beetle
Aeolus lepidus is a of in the Elateridae. The Aeolus contains numerous small to medium-sized click beetles, many of which are associated with soil and root-feeding larval stages. are characterized by the family-defining prosternal process that enables the clicking mechanism for righting themselves when overturned.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aeolus lepidus: /ˈiːəˌləs ˈlɛpɪdəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The Aeolus (Coleoptera: Elateridae) is taxonomically distinct from the thrips genus Aeolothrips (Thysanoptera: Aeolothripidae), despite similar etymology referencing Aeolus, the Greek keeper of winds. The name alludes to the wind-dispersed nature of both groups—thrips are carried on air currents, and click beetles are widespread and active fliers.