Priobium punctatum
(LeConte, 1859)
Priobium punctatum is a of death-watch beetle in the Ptinidae. It was described by LeConte in 1859. The species is known from North America. It belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with wood-boring habits, though specific details for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Priobium punctatum: //ˈpɹaɪ.oʊ.bɪəm pʌŋkˈtɑːtəm//
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Distribution
North America
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Family Placement
Priobium punctatum is placed in Ptinidae. Some sources, including GBIF, list Anobiidae as the family, reflecting historical taxonomic treatment. Ptinidae is now widely accepted as the valid family for this group following recent revisions.