Mesocoelopus

Jacquelin du Val, 1860

death-watch beetles, spider beetles

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Mesocoelopus is a of small beetles in the Ptinidae, commonly referred to as death-watch and spider beetles. The genus was established by Jacquelin du Val in 1860 and contains approximately six described . These beetles are placed in the Mesocoelopodinae and tribe Mesocoelopodini. Species are distributed across Europe, with records from Scandinavia and the Mediterranean region.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mesocoelopus: /ˌmɛsəʊˈsiːləpəs/

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Distribution

Europe, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Greece (Crete), and France. GBIF records confirm presence in Scandinavia (DK, NO, SE).

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Taxonomic placement

Mesocoelopus is the type of Mesocoelopodinae and tribe Mesocoelopodini. Some sources historically placed the genus in Anobiidae, but current classification places it in Ptinidae.

Described species

Six : M. brevistriatus (1979), M. castelsi (1922), M. collaris (1864), M. creticus (1880), M. leileri (1976), M. substriatus (1900).

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