Tesolasomus blanditus
Tesolasomus blanditus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The Tesolasomus is a small group within the large and diverse click beetle family. Based on iNaturalist records, this species has been documented from a limited number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon, locally distributed, or underreported. As with other elaterids, possess the characteristic clicking mechanism formed by the prosternal process and mesosternal cavity that allows them to right themselves when flipped.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tesolasomus blanditus: /ˌtɛsəˈlæsəməs ˈblændɪtəs/
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Distribution
Documented from limited observations on iNaturalist; specific geographic range not well established in published literature.
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Data scarcity
With only 7 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, Tesolasomus blanditus appears to be poorly documented in both citizen science databases and formal taxonomic literature. This limited restricts confident statements about distribution, preferences, seasonality, or morphological variation.