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 Insects of Townsville, Australia - Graeme Cocks

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Elateridae

 

 Click Beetles. Elongate beetles with acute hind angles on the prothorax. The dorsal clicking mechanism enables the body to jump into the air. The larvae feed on rotting wood, on living plants or are predacious.     [800 Aust. species]

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