Xestobium rufovillosum

Coleoptera, Anobiidae [Xestobium rufovillosum (De G.), deathwatch beetle"]... 

Furniture Beetles. Anobiidae, an insect family important to the conservator, contains six genera that attack wood. Of the six, Anohium punc-tatum and Xestobium rufovillosum are of particular interest, as they commonly attack cultural property. Both beetles excavate randomly, ignoring anatomical variations, within confined regions that generally are defined by higher MC and lower extractives. 

Deathwatch Beetles, Deathwatch beetles Xestobium rufovillosum) fill their galleries with small pellets. They are one of the most important insects degrading decorative arts. Deathwatch beetles infest both hardwood and softwood and are widely distributed geographically. They are 1.1-8 mm long and have a characteristic bell-shaped pronotum concealing the head. The last three segments of the antennae are lengthened and broadened. 

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