How to Identify Dermestidae

Dermestidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Coleoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 33 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Dermestidae Species

How to identify Anthrenus angustefasciatus Ganglbauer, 1904

Anthrenus angustefasciatus Ganglbauer, 1904

Anthrenus angustefasciatus Ganglbauer, 1904

Anthrenus angustefasciatus is a species of carpet beetle found across parts of E…

How to identify Attagenus unicolor (Brahm, 1790)

Attagenus unicolor (Brahm, 1790)

Attagenus unicolor (Brahm, 1790)

Attagenus unicolor, the black carpet beetle, is a destructive household pest tha…

How to identify Attagenus smirnovi Zhantiev, 1973

Attagenus smirnovi Zhantiev, 1973

Attagenus smirnovi Zhantiev, 1973

Attagenus smirnovi, the brown carpet beetle, is a synanthropic pest that spread …

How to identify Dermestes frischi Kugelman, 1792

Dermestes frischi Kugelman, 1792

Dermestes frischi Kugelman, 1792

Dermestes frischi is a dermestid beetle with distinct adult and larval traits an…

How to identify Trogoderma angustum (Solier, 1849)

Trogoderma angustum (Solier, 1849)

Trogoderma angustum (Solier, 1849)

Trogoderma angustum is a Dermestidae beetle native to South America, introduced …

How to identify Attagenus pellio (Linnaeus, 1758)

Attagenus pellio (Linnaeus, 1758)

Attagenus pellio (Linnaeus, 1758)

Attagenus pellio, the fur or carpet beetle, is a common home pest that damages s…

How to identify Anthrenus coloratus Reitter, 1881

Anthrenus coloratus Reitter, 1881

Anthrenus coloratus Reitter, 1881

Anthrenus coloratus, the Asian carpet beetle, is a Dermestidae beetle found acro…

How to identify Attagenus trifasciatus (Fabricius, 1787)

Attagenus trifasciatus (Fabricius, 1787)

Attagenus trifasciatus (Fabricius, 1787)

Attagenus trifasciatus is a confirmed carpet beetle species from Europe and nort…

How to identify Dermestes marmoratus Say, 1823

Dermestes marmoratus Say, 1823

Dermestes marmoratus Say, 1823

Dermestes marmoratus, the common carrion beetle, is a North American carpet beet…

How to identify Dermestes lardarius Linnaeus, 1758

Dermestes lardarius Linnaeus, 1758

Dermestes lardarius Linnaeus, 1758

Dermestes lardarius (larder beetle) is a worldwide common household storage pest…

How to identify Reesa vespulae (Milliron, 1939)

Reesa vespulae (Milliron, 1939)

Reesa vespulae (Milliron, 1939)

Reesa vespulae is the only species in the monotypic dermestid beetle genus Reesa…

How to identify Dermestes maculatus DeGeer, 1774

Dermestes maculatus DeGeer, 1774

Dermestes maculatus DeGeer, 1774

Dermestes maculatus DeGeer, 1774 is a beetle with distinct morphological traits …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Dermestidae?

Dermestidae animals belong to the Coleoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Attagenus unicolor develops through complete metamorphosis, with four distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Dermestidae?

Dermestidae is classified in the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. This beetle can be distinguished by key physical traits: two reddish bands on its elytra, black setae, and antennae that end in four-segmented clubs.

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