Gall-successor

Guides

• Ozognathus

  death-watch beetles, spider beetles

  Ozognathus is a genus of beetles in the family Ptinidae, commonly referred to as death-watch and spider beetles. The genus contains at least 11 recognized species native to the Americas. One species, Ozognathus cornutus, has become established as an alien species in Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it colonizes woody galls and decaying organic matter. The genus is taxonomically placed in the subfamily Ernobiinae (or historically Anobiinae), reflecting its close relationship to other wood-associated beetles.

  PtinidaeErnobiinaeAnobiinaesaproxylophagousgall-successoralien-speciesinvasiveNearctic-originMediterraneanstored-product-pestwood-boring