What is another word for elaterid?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˈatəɹˌɪd] (IPA) 
Elaterid refers to any beetle belonging to the family Elateridae, which is known for its ability to flip itself into the air when threatened. Synonyms for elaterid include click beetle, snapping beetle, and skipjack. The name click beetle comes from the clicking sound produced when the beetle tries to right itself using a quick and powerful jump. Snapping beetle is another term used to describe this family of insects because of their ability to produce a snapping sound by flexing their head and thorax. Skipjack, on the other hand, is a term used to describe the jumping motion of elaterids, which often causes them to skip across the ground.
