Wood-borer beetles
Scientific name: Anobiidae
Wood-borer beetles
Scientific name: Anobiidae
Description
Members of the Anobiidae, commonly referred to as the 'deathwatch beetles', carry a rather macabre name that stirs the imagination. This name arises from an old superstition that the tapping sound produced by these beetles, often heard within wooden structures, was an omen of impending death. Scientifically, this sound serves a much less ominous purpose: it is a mating call used by males to attract females. These beetles are notorious for their wood-boring habits, often causing significant damage to wooden furniture and house structures. This feature highlights the intricate ways animals adapt to their environments, often interacting with human lives in unexpected and misunderstood ways.
Species of Wood-borer beetles
Scientific Classification
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