snapping beetle

US /ˈsnæpɪŋ ˌbiːtl/
UK /ˈsnæpɪŋ ˌbiːtl/
"snapping beetle" picture
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besouro estalador

a beetle of a family (Elateridae) that when placed on its back can spring into the air with a click, landing on its feet.

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The child was fascinated by the snapping beetle's ability to flip itself over.
A criança ficou fascinada com a capacidade do besouro estalador de se virar.
We found a small snapping beetle under the log.
Encontramos um pequeno besouro estalador debaixo do tronco.