Dermestes maculatus (Hide beetle)
The beetle and its larvae attack various dry or semi-dry products of animal origin such as skins, furs, bone and dry pet food; they occasionally also feed on vegetable products like cocoa beans, chocolate and dried coconut. Outdoors they are found in and on vertebrate carcasses.
Dermestes maculatus is listed in the following regions:
Species information
- Dermestes maculatus Scientific name
- Hide beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Cosmopolitan
- Minor weed or pest
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