Lasioderma falli
Pic, 1905
Lasioderma falli is a small in the Anobiidae, first described by Maurice Pic in 1905. The Lasioderma includes several stored product pests, most notably the (Lasioderma serricorne). However, specific information about L. falli's , , and economic significance remains sparse in the available literature. Records indicate its presence in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasioderma falli: /ˌlæsi.oʊˈdɜːrmə ˈfɒlaɪ/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records confirm presence in this region, though specific country-level distribution data is limited.
Similar Taxa
- Lasioderma serricorne (cigarette beetle)Same ; congeneric that may share morphological features and potentially similar habits as stored product pests, though L. serricorne is far better studied and documented
More Details
Taxonomic note
The placement of Lasioderma has been subject to revision. While GBIF currently lists it in Anobiidae, some sources historically placed the in Ptinidae. This reflects ongoing taxonomic refinement within the Bostrichoidea superfamily.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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