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Elaterinae
click beetles
Elaterinae is a subfamily of click beetles (family Elateridae) comprising 12 tribes distributed worldwide. Members possess the characteristic 'click' mechanism of the family, using a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove to spring themselves upright when overturned. The subfamily is taxonomically diverse and includes numerous genera across varied habitats. On Lord Howe Island, Australia, at least seven genera have been documented, including the endemic radiation of Ochosternus.