Idolus columbianus
(Brown, 1933)
Idolus columbianus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, first described by Brown in 1933. As a member of this family, it possesses the characteristic ability to right itself when overturned through a specialized "clicking" mechanism involving a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove. The Idolus is part of the diverse elaterid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idolus columbianus: /ˈiː.do.lus kəˌlʌm.biˈeɪ.nəs/
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Behavior
Click beetles (Elateridae) possess a unique escape mechanism: when placed on their backs, they can rapidly flex the body to produce an audible click and launch themselves into the air, typically landing on their feet.