Ptinus caelebs

Fall, 1905

Ptinus caelebs is a of spider beetle in the Ptinidae, described by Fall in 1905. It belongs to a whose members are commonly known as spider beetles due to their rounded and long legs. The species is documented from North America, though detailed biological information remains sparse.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ptinus caelebs: /ˈptiːnʊs ˈkaɪlɛbz/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic note

Ptinus caelebs was described by H.C. Fall in 1905. The specific epithet 'caelebs' (Latin for 'unmarried' or 'single') may refer to morphological characteristics distinguishing it from related , though the original description's reasoning is not specified in available sources.

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