Definition of Elaterids

1. elaterid [n] - See also: elaterid

Lexicographical Neighbors of Elaterids

elastosis colloidalis conglomerata
elastosis dystrophica
elastosis perforans serpiginosa
elastostatic
elastostatics
elastotic degeneration
elastoviscoplastic
elate
elated
elatedly
elatedness
elatednesses
elater
elaterid
elaterid beetle
elaterids (current term)
elaterin
elaterins
elaterite
elaterites
elaterium
elateriums
elaterometer
elaterometers
elaters
elates
elating
elation
elations
elative

Literary usage of Elaterids

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Canadian Entomologist by Entomological Society of Canada (1863-1871), Entomological Society of Canada (1951- ), Entomological Society of Ontario (1901)
"... Lee., were attracted in large numbers by the lights during June and July. One or two specimens each of the elaterids, ..."

2. Applied Entomology; an Introductory Text-book of Insects in Their Relations by Henry Torsey Fernald (1921)
"In the South and also in the West Indies and Mexico are species of elaterids (Pyrophorus spp.) which have an oval, yellowish spot near each hinder corner of ..."

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