cercolabidae

/ˈsɜːrkjʊliənaɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of beetles, commonly known as click beetles.

“The Cerculionidae family is known for their distinctive clicking sound.”

2. adjective

Related to or belonging to the family Cerculionidae.

“The cerculionid beetles were found in the nearby forest.”

Synonyms

  • Elateridae
  • click beetles

Antonyms

  • beetle families that do not exhibit clicking behavior