| Megatoma perversa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Dermestidae |
| Tribe: | Anthrenini |
| Genus: | Megatoma |
| Species: | M. perversa |
| Binomial name | |
| Megatoma perversa (Fall, 1926) | |
Megatoma perversa 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.
Anthrenini is a tribe of beetles in the family Dermestidae. There are at least 100 described species in Anthrenini.
Megatoma variegata 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.
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.
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 reversum is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
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.
Attagenus rufipennis is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Anthrenus lepidus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Trogoderma anthrenoides is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Oceania.
Dermestes peruvianus, the Peruvian larder beetle, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
Dearthrus is a genus of carpet beetles in the family Dermestidae. There are at least two described species in Dearthrus.
Cryptorhopalum pruddeni is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Attagenus brunneus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
Orphilus ater is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Dermestes carnivorus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
Cryptorhopalum triste is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
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