Ernobius granulatus

LeConte, 1865

Ernobius granulatus is a in the Ptinidae (spider beetles and deathwatch beetles). It is found in North America, with records from the southeastern United States and Nova Scotia, Canada. The species has been documented feeding on first-year cones of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), where it can cause damage to seed crops.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ernobius granulatus: /ɛrˈnoʊbiəs ɡrænjuˈleɪtəs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from the southeastern United States and Nova Scotia, Canada.

Diet

First-year cones of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris).

Host Associations

  • Pinus palustris - feeds onfirst-year cones

Human Relevance

Considered a pest of longleaf pine seed crops due to feeding damage on cones.

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Taxonomic note

Some sources list this in Anobiidae, but current classification places it in Ptinidae.

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