Bladus
LeConte, 1861
Species Guides
1Bladus is a of click beetles ( Elateridae) established by LeConte in 1861. The genus is currently considered taxonomically doubtful, with its validity and scope remaining unresolved. Only a single observation exists in iNaturalist, indicating extreme rarity or possible synonymy with other elaterid genera. The genus requires taxonomic revision to clarify its status and constituent .
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Taxonomic Status
The is marked as DOUBTFUL in GBIF, indicating that its validity is questionable. This status often results from insufficient examination, possible synonymy with better-known genera, or historical descriptions lacking diagnostic clarity. The single iNaturalist observation suggests the genus is rarely encountered or frequently misidentified.