Oestodinae
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Oestodes
Oestodes is a genus of click beetles (Elateridae) in the subfamily Oestodinae, established by J.L. LeConte in 1853. The genus is characterized by its distinctive subfamily placement and relatively obscure biology. Oestodinae is a small subfamily containing few genera, and Oestodes represents one of the more poorly known lineages within Elateridae. Species in this genus are rarely encountered and have received limited study.