Hemicoelus gibbicollis
(LeConte, 1859)
California deathwatch beetle, Pacific powder post beetle, western deathwatch beetle
Hemicoelus gibbicollis is a death-watch beetle in the Ptinidae, native to western North America. It is known by multiple reflecting its geographic range and taxonomic history. The is associated with wood-boring habits typical of anobiid beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemicoelus gibbicollis: //hɛmɪˈkoʊləs ˌdʒɪbɪˈkoʊlɪs//
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Distribution
Western North America, including British Columbia (Canada), Alaska (United States), and surrounding regions. GBIF records confirm presence across this range.
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Family classification note
GBIF lists this under Anobiidae, while iNaturalist and Wikipedia place it in Ptinidae. This reflects ongoing taxonomic debate; Ptinidae is now frequently treated as a separate family from Anobiidae, though some sources retain the older classification.