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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
112 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. Dermestids have a variety of habits; most genera
are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant
material such as skin or pollen, animal hair,
feathers, dead insects and natural fibers. Members of Dermestes are
found in animal carcasses, while others may be found in mammal, bird, bee , or wasp nests.
Thaumaglossa only lives in the egg cases of mantids, while Trogoderma species are pests of
grain . These beetles are significant in forensic
entomology . Some species are known to be
associated with decaying carcasses which help with criminal
investigations. Also some species are pests and
can cause millions of dollars in damage to natural fibers in homes and to
major businesses. They are used in taxidermy and natural history
meusiums to clean animal skeletons. Some
dermestid species, commonly called "bow bugs," infest violin cases, feeding on the bow hair. The carpet beetle larvae start to feed as
soon as they hatch. They are carrot shaped and heavily covered with setae
especially in their posterior end. The number of
instars differ from 511
and in some cases reach up to 20. The black carpet beetle,Attagenus
megatoma, larvae may grow up to 1/2 inch (12 mm) and be yellow to
brown in color. Other types of carpet beetles are regularly 1/4 to 1 inch
(6 to 25 mm) in length and covered with dark setae. Certain species
have distinctive tufts of setae extending from their posterior end. These
beetles are attracted to soiled fabrics and crevices where dead insects
may serve as a food source. Black carpet beetle The black carpet beetle, Attagenus megatoma, is a widely known stored
product pest and one of the most destructive because the damage caused to
household products containingkeratin , which is
a protein found in animal hair and feathers. They are also able to burrow
through various food packaging allowing passage for other insects as well.
Females can lay up to 90 eggs and they hatch in about 8 to 15 days.
Generally this species only has one generation a year. The time it takes
to become an adult varies from 6 months to a year. In addition, an adult
black carpet beetle can live up for an additional 2 months. The average
adult size is about 2.8 to 5 mm long and they are oval, dark brown to
shiny-black in color, and have brown legs. Varied
carpet beetle The Varied Carpet Beetle ,Anthrenus verbasci, attacks typical household
objects. Carpet beetles are normally associated with things such as
carpets, wool, furs, and any processed animal or plant food. Their
appetite also includes dead insects, spiders, and even nectar and pollen.
They are typically found throughout the United Statesand Canada. Females can lay up to
40 eggs and the number of larval instars range from 7 TO 8 stages. The
time it takes to become an adult varies from about 8 months to a year. In
addition, the adults can live around 2 to 6 weeks. This species varies in
shape, size, color, and pattern of scales. On average, the adults are 2 to
3 mm in length and have scales that vary from white, brown, yellow,
or even gray-yellow. Regular cleaning of spilled food or lint will
eliminate any sites for potential breeding. Susceptible items like food,
woolins, and furs should be stored in an insect
proof container. If an infestation is suspected then the source of the
problem must be removed and destroyed to further limit any possibility of
spreading. These beetles can be killed with extreme heat or exposure to
freezers. Pyrethroid insecticides can be use in order to
control carpet beetles. Products containing active ingredients such as
permethrin , bifenthrin, deltamethrin , tralomethrin are
components of the Pyrethroid
insecticide.
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