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 over 1,800 species described.
The khapra beetle, also called cabinet beetle, which originated in South Asia, is one of the world's most destructive pests of grain products and seeds. It is considered one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world. Infestations are difficult to control because of the insect's ability to survive without food for long periods, its preference for dry conditions and low-moisture food, and its resistance to many insecticides. There is a federal quarantine restricting the importation of rice into the U.S. from countries with known infestations of the beetle. Khapra beetle infestation can spoil otherwise valuable trade goods and threaten significant economic losses if introduced to a new area. Handling or consuming contaminated grain and seed products can lead to health issues such as skin irritation and gastrointestinal distress.
Trogoderma is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. There are about 135 species worldwide.
Megatominae is a subfamily of the beetle family Dermestidae. This subfamily contains several of the most well-known household and stored-product pest beetles, in the genera Anthrenus and Trogoderma.
Ctesias is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. They are distributed in the Palearctic, including Europe. There are about 23 species.
Reesa is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. The sole species is Reesa vespulae. This beetle is native to the Nearctic, but today it can be found nearly worldwide; it is easily introduced to new areas.
Dearthrus is a genus of carpet beetles in the family Dermestidae local to North America. There are at least two described species in Dearthrus.
Dermestes reductus is a species of dermestid beetle found in North America. The appearance of the beetle closely resembles a more common larder beetle and belongs to the same species group.
The Megatomini are a tribe of insects in the family Dermestidae.
Anthrenus (Solskinus) sogdianus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is present in Central Asia. Based on current records, the species is known to inhabit mountainous regions situated from west to north of lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan.
Peacockia is a subgenus of the genus Anthrenus of the subfamily Megatominae within the family of skin beetles. Only one African species is currently described.
Nathrenus is a subgenus of the genus Anthrenus of the subfamily Megatominae within the family of skin beetles. The most well-known species from the subgenus, varied carpet beetle, is distributed in most parts of the world, whereas the vast majority of other species are only present in regions of Africa and Asia.
Anthrenus boyesi is a species of carpet beetle in the subgenus Nathrenus of the genus Anthrenus, family Dermestidae. It is known from Congo, Malawi, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Anthrenus caucasicus is a species of carpet beetle in the subgenus Florilinus of the genus Anthrenus, family Dermestidae. It is known from the Caucasus region, Iran, and Turkmenistan. It has been introduced to Austria, Latvia, Poland, and Slovakia.
Anthrenus omoi is a species of carpet beetle in the subgenus Anthrenodes of the genus Anthrenus, family Dermestidae. It is known from Mexico (Sonora) and the United States (Arizona).
Anthrenus chiton is a species of carpet beetle in the subgenus Anthrenus of the genus Anthrenus, family Dermestidae. It is known from the United States.
Anthrenus (Solskinus) milkoi is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is known from Russia (Dagestan) and Kazakhstan.
Anthrenus (Nathrenus) margarethae is a species of carpet beetle native to South Africa.
Anthrenus (Nathrenus) cylindricornis is a species of carpet beetle found in South Africa.
Eurhopalus is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae. The genus was revised in 2022 to include several genera, along with species previously placed in the genus Trogoderma.
