Anobiinae is a subfamily of beetles in the family Ptinidae (formerly Anobiidae), containing at least 45 genera.
The larvae of a number of species tend to bore into wood, earning them the name "woodworm" or "wood borer". A few species, such as the common furniture beetle, Anobium punctatum, are pests, causing damage to wooden furniture and house structures.
Members of this subfamily are also referred to as death-watch beetles.
Genera
These 46 genera belong to the subfamily Anobiinae:
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