click beetle
US /ˈklɪk ˌbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˈklɪk ˌbiː.tl̩/
1.
kniptor, springkever
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.
De kinderen waren gefascineerd door het vermogen van de kniptor om te springen.
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We found a small click beetle on the patio.
We vonden een kleine kniptor op het terras.