Microzogus
Fall, 1905
death-watch beetles, spider beetles
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1Microzogus is a of small beetles in the Ptinidae, commonly referred to as death-watch and spider beetles. The genus was established by Fall in 1905 and contains at least two described . These beetles belong to a group known for their association with wood, stored products, or dry organic materials.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microzogus: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈzoʊɡəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The placement of Microzogus shows some variation in sources: Wikipedia and iNaturalist list it in Ptinidae, while GBIF places it in Anobiidae. This reflects ongoing taxonomic discussion regarding the circumscription of these families, with Ptinidae sometimes treated as a (Ptininae) within Anobiidae.
Included Species
Two are currently recognized: Microzogus insolens Fall, 1905, and Scymnuseutheca apicalis Pic, 1909. The latter species epithet suggests it may have been transferred from or synonymized with Scymnuseutheca.