Elater lecontei
Elater lecontei is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. As a member of this family, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism that allows the to propel itself into the air when disturbed or when righting itself from an upside-down position. The Elater is one of the larger genera within the click beetles, though specific ecological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elater lecontei: /ˈɛlətər lɛˈkɒntaɪ/
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