| any of numerous beetles of the family Elateridae, having the ability to spring up with a clicking sound when placed on their backs. |
| click beetle n. Any of various beetles of the family Elateridae, characterized by the ability to right themselves from an overturned position by flipping into the air with a clicking sound. Also called snapping beetle. |
| snap·ping beetle (snāp'ĭng) n. See click beetle. |
