| Dermestes carnivorus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Dermestidae |
| Genus: | Dermestes |
| Species: | D. carnivorus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dermestes carnivorus Fabricius, 1775 | |
Dermestes carnivorus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe. [1] [2] [3]
Dermestidae are a family of Coleoptera that are commonly referred to as skin beetles. Other common names include larder beetle, hide or leather beetles, carpet beetles, and khapra beetles. There are approximately 500 to 700 species worldwide. They can range in size from 1 to 12 mm. Key characteristics for adults are round oval shaped bodies covered in scales or setae. The usually clubbed antennae fit into deep grooves. The hind femora also fit into recesses of the coxa. Larvae are scarabaeiform and also have setae.
Dermestes is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. The genus is distributed worldwide.
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Dermestes caninus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Oceania.
Trogoderma ornatum, known generally as the ornate carpet beetle or ornate cabinet beetle, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Oceania.
Dermestes fasciatus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Dermestes undulatus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
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Anthrenus thoracicus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
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Dermestes marmoratus, the common carrion beetle, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
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