deathwatch
Deathwatch is a term used for several distinct concepts. In common usage, it can refer to a vigil kept over a person believed to be near death; it also names a species of wood-boring beetle whose tapping sound inside timber has inspired folklore and naming. In fiction and popular culture, Deathwatch is used as a name for organizations or titles in various works.
Deathwatch beetle: The deathwatch beetle, Xestobium rufovillosum, is a wood-boring beetle common in older buildings and
Deathwatch vigil: The term also refers to a vigil kept by family, friends, or caregivers beside a
Use in culture: In fantasy and science fiction, Deathwatch appears as names of organizations, chapters, or works,