Oligomerus sericans
(Melsheimer, 1846)
death-watch beetle
Oligomerus sericans is a of death-watch beetle in the Ptinidae. It was first described by Melsheimer in 1846. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec) and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oligomerus sericans: //ˌɒlɪˈɡoʊmərəs ˈserɪˌkænz//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec in Canada. Distribution in the United States is implied by the North American range but specific states are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The taxonomic status of this is marked as 'DOUBTFUL' in GBIF. The placement has varied in literature, with some sources placing it in Anobiidae and others in Ptinidae. The NCBI and iNaturalist currently recognize it in Ptinidae.