Nicobium castaneum

(Olivier, 1790)

death-watch beetle

Nicobium castaneum is a of death-watch beetle in the Ptinidae. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning Africa, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. The species belongs to a group of beetles known for their association with wood and stored products.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nicobium castaneum: /nɪ.kəˈbiː.əm kæsˈtæ.niː.əm/

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Distribution

Africa; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; Southern Asia

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