Calymmaderus punctulatus
(LeConte, 1865)
Calymmaderus punctulatus is a small in the ( and deathwatch beetles). The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1865. Records indicate a North American distribution. Like other members of its family, this species likely inhabits stored products, wood, or dry organic materials.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calymmaderus punctulatus: /kəˌlɪməˈdɛrəs ˌpʌŋk.tʃʊˈleɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The placement of Calymmaderus punctulatus has been treated differently in various sources. GBIF lists the family as Anobiidae, while iNaturalist and NCBI list it as . These families are closely related within the superfamily Bostricoidea, and classifications have varied historically. Ptinidae is currently widely accepted as a distinct family.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'punctulatus' refers to small punctures or dots, likely describing the surface of the or pronotum.