Georgia Correctional Officer (CO) Practice Exam

What is a common habitat for Anobiid beetles?

1. Inside wooden furniture

2. In crawl spaces

3. On garden plants

4. In damp environments

The correct answer is: In crawl spaces

The correct answer highlights that Anobiid beetles, also known as wood borers, are commonly found inside wooden materials, specifically wooden furniture. This is due to their life cycle, which often involves laying eggs in cracks or holes in wood. The larvae hatch and then tunnel through the wood as they develop, which can lead to significant structural damage over time. While Anobiid beetles could occasionally be found in crawl spaces where wooden structures might exist, their typical habitat is more directly associated with the wood itself rather than the spaces surrounding it. The other options represent habitats that are not typical for Anobiid beetles. For example, while garden plants may host other types of beetles or pests, they are not a primary habitat for Anobiids. Similarly, damp environments could attract other moisture-sensitive pests, but Anobiid beetles thrive specifically in the environments created by wooden materials, rather than in damp soil or vegetation.