Hadrobregmini

death-watch beetles

Hadrobregmini is a tribe of within the . The tribe contains at least 3 and approximately 16 described . Members of this group are wood-boring , 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 .

Hadrobregmus notatus 280144379 by Nick Bédard. Used under a CC0 license.Death-watch Beetle (48343589566) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Hadrobregmus notatus 280144393 by Nick Bédard. Used under a CC0 license.

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 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 genus), Priobium, Desmatogaster, Allobregmus, Belemia, Megabregmus, and Trichobiopsis. The number of described is approximately 16, though this count may not reflect current .

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Taxonomic information is supported by ITIS, Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and BugGuide..

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