Petalium seriatum
Fall, 1905
Petalium seriatum is a small in the Ptinidae (death-watch and spider beetles), described by Fall in 1905. It belongs to a of beetles associated with dry, decaying wood and stored products. The species has been documented in eastern North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. Like other members of Petalium, it likely inhabits dry wood environments.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Eastern North America; confirmed records from Ontario and Québec, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Petalium bistriatumCongeneric with overlapping range; distinguished by elytral striation patterns.
- Petalium laevigatumCongeneric ; P. seriatum differs in having distinct serial punctures on .