Deathwatch-beetle
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Desmatogaster
Desmatogaster is a genus of small beetles in the family Ptinidae (formerly Anobiidae), established by Knutson in 1963. The genus contains at least one described species, D. subconnata. These beetles belong to the group commonly known as spider beetles or deathwatch beetles, though specific ecological details for this genus remain poorly documented.
Eucrada humeralis
Eucrada humeralis is a species of deathwatch beetle in the family Ptinidae. It is native to North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. The species was described by Melsheimer in 1846.
Hemicoelus carinatus
Eastern Deathwatch Beetle
Hemicoelus carinatus is a species of deathwatch beetle in the family Ptinidae, subfamily Anobiinae. It is commonly known as the Eastern Deathwatch Beetle. The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the Anobiinae, it is associated with wood-boring habits.
Ptilinus ruficornis
Ptilinus ruficornis is a species of deathwatch beetle in the family Ptinidae. It has been recorded in both North America and Europe, with confirmed distribution records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species is represented by 47 observations on iNaturalist. As a member of Ptinidae, it is likely associated with wood-boring habits typical of the family, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Stichtoptychus
Stichtoptychus is a genus of small beetles in the family Ptinidae (formerly included in Anobiidae). The genus was established by Fall in 1905 and contains approximately 13 described species. These beetles belong to the group commonly known as deathwatch beetles or furniture beetles, though specific ecological details for this genus remain poorly documented.
Tricorynus
deathwatch beetles, spider beetles
Tricorynus is a genus of beetles in the family Ptinidae, commonly known as deathwatch and spider beetles. The genus contains at least 80-90 described species. Members of this genus are associated with stored products and natural habitats involving dry organic materials. Some species, such as Tricorynus confusus, have been documented as pests in tobacco storage facilities.
Tricorynus texanus
Tricorynus texanus is a species of beetle in the family Ptinidae, first described by White in 1965. It belongs to a genus of small beetles commonly known as deathwatch beetles or furniture beetles. The species is found in North America. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or behavior has been published.