Vrilletta murrayi
LeConte, 1874
Vrilletta murrayi is a of death-watch beetle described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. The species belongs to the Ptinidae, a group of small beetles commonly associated with wood-boring habits. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed biological information remains scarce.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vrilletta murrayi: /vɹɪˈlɛtɐ ˈmɜːɹaɪ/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records are limited; the has been documented in the region based on collection data.
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Taxonomic Note
placement has varied between sources: Ptinidae (death-watch beetles) per Wikipedia and iNaturalist, versus Anobiidae per GBIF. These families are closely related and sometimes treated as within a broader Anobiidae sensu lato.
Data Availability
Only one iNaturalist observation is recorded for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological studies appear to be minimal.