Hadrobregmini
death-watch beetles
Genus Guides
4- Desmatogaster
- Hadrobregmus
- Microbregma
- Priobium(death-watch beetles)
Hadrobregmini is a tribe of death-watch beetles within the Ptinidae. The tribe contains at least 3 and approximately 16 described . Members of this group are wood-boring beetles, with several genera—particularly Hadrobregmus and Priobium—containing species that infest seasoned timber and structural wood. The tribe is distinguished from other ptinid tribes by specific morphological features of the and pronotum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hadrobregmini: /həˌdrɒbrɛɡˈmaɪnaɪ/
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Human Relevance
Some within Hadrobregmini, particularly Hadrobregmus and Priobium, contain known as pests of seasoned wood and timber structures. These beetles can cause damage to wooden buildings, furniture, and other cellulose-based materials.
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Taxonomic composition
The tribe includes the following : Hadrobregmus (the type genus), Priobium, Desmatogaster, Allobregmus, Belemia, Megabregmus, and Trichobiopsis. The number of described is approximately 16, though this count may not reflect current .
Data sources
Taxonomic information is supported by ITIS, Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and BugGuide.net.