| Dermestes marmoratus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Dermestidae |
| Genus: | Dermestes |
| Species: | D. marmoratus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dermestes marmoratus Say, 1823 | |
Dermestes marmoratus, the common carrion beetle, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America. [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.
Dermestes talpinus, the hide and tallow dermestid, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Orphinus fulvipes is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America, Oceania, and Europe.
Megatoma variegata is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Ctesias dusmae is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Megatoma pubescens is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
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.
Novelsis horni is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
Dermestes fasciatus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Trogoderma inclusum, the larger cabinet beetle, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in Africa, Europe & Northern Asia, North America, Oceania, and Southern Asia.
Cryptorhopalum obesulum is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Cryptorhopalum reversum 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.
Megatoma ampla is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Anthrenus thoracicus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Trogoderma glabrum, known generally as the glabrous cabinet beetle or colored cabinet beetle, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in Europe & Northern Asia and North America.
Dermestes peruvianus, the Peruvian larder beetle, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
Dermestes carnivorus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
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