Actenobius pleuralis
(Casey, 1898)
Actenobius pleuralis is a small described by Casey in 1898. It belongs to the Ptinidae (formerly often treated as Anobiidae), a group commonly known as spider beetles or deathwatch beetles. The Actenobius contains few species and is poorly documented in the literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Actenobius pleuralis: //ækˈtɛnoʊˌbaɪəs pluˈræləs//
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse.
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Taxonomic note
placement has shifted between Anobiidae and Ptinidae in recent classifications. GBIF currently lists Anobiidae while iNaturalist uses Ptinidae, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in this group.