Paralobium
Fall, 1905
Species Guides
1Paralobium is a of beetles in the Ptinidae, originally described by Fall in 1905. The genus was historically placed in Anobiidae, but modern recognizes Ptinidae as a distinct family. No observations of this genus are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly documented. The genus is part of the deathwatch beetle and spider beetle group, though specific biological details remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paralobium: /ˌpærəˈloʊbiəm/
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Taxonomic Note
Paralobium has been classified in both Anobiidae and Ptinidae depending on the taxonomic treatment. GBIF lists Anobiidae as the , while iNaturalist uses Ptinidae. This reflects ongoing debate about the circumscription of these families, with Ptinidae now generally treated as separate from Anobiidae sensu stricto.