False skin beetles

Pronunciation
/FALSE skin BEET-ulz/
Category
Entomology
Singular
False skin beetle
Plural
False skin beetles

Definition

A term used to describe a variety of insects that are not true skin beetles (Dermestidae), but share some superficial similarities.

Etymology

Likely arose from a misunderstanding or misidentification, as these insects resemble true skin beetles in appearance.

Example

False skin beetles are often mistaken for Dermestidae, but they belong to different families.

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