Anobiidae (Noun)
Meaning
Deathwatch beetles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Deathwatch beetles, members of the family Anobiidae, are notorious for the tapping or ticking sounds they make in old wooden buildings.
- The family Anobiidae includes about 1,170 known species of insects, with some being notorious pests in various regions.
- Insect specimens from the family Anobiidae can be identified by their elongated oval bodies and hard outer shells.
- Most wood-boring beetles belonging to Anobiidae have a relatively narrow range of acceptable moisture levels for development.
- Some common household pests belong to the family Anobiidae and can cause significant damage to wooden structures if left unchecked.