About Reesa vespulae (Milliron, 1939)
Reesa is a monotypic beetle genus in the Dermestidae family, commonly known as skin beetles, and its only recognized species is Reesa vespulae. Originally native to the Nearctic realm, this species is now found almost everywhere across the globe, as it is easily introduced to new regions. 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. To date, only female individuals of this species have ever been observed, and it is thought to reproduce via parthenogenesis. Like many other dermestid beetles, Reesa vespulae is classified as a museum pest. It feeds on dried animal materials, including preserved museum specimens.
