click beetle
US /ˈklɪk ˌbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˈklɪk ˌbiː.tl̩/
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taupin, coléoptère sauteur
a beetle that can right itself when inverted by arching its back and making a clicking sound as it snaps back into position
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The children were fascinated by the click beetle's ability to jump.
Les enfants étaient fascinés par la capacité du taupin à sauter.
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We found a small click beetle on the patio.
Nous avons trouvé un petit taupin sur le patio.