Euvrilletta
Fall, 1905
Species Guides
3- Euvrilletta harrisii
- Euvrilletta mucorea
- Euvrilletta peltata(anobiid powderpost beetle)
Euvrilletta is a of small beetles in the Ptinidae, established by Fall in 1905. The genus comprises approximately 14 described . These beetles are commonly referred to as death-watch beetles or spider beetles, reflecting their classification within a group known for wood-boring or stored-product habits. The genus has been documented in 85 iNaturalist observations.
Pronunciation
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Taxonomic History
Euvrilletta has been variously placed in Anobiidae and Ptinidae by different taxonomic authorities. GBIF and NCBI currently recognize it in Ptinidae, while some sources including iNaturalist's Wikipedia summary list Anobiidae. This reflects ongoing revisions in the classification of anobioid beetles.
Species Count
Approximately 14 have been described in this according to Wikipedia, though specific species names are not provided in available sources.