Dearthrus stebbinsi
Beal, 1954
carpet beetle
Dearthrus stebbinsi is a of in the , first described by Beal in 1954. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Globicornis stebbinsi by some taxonomic authorities, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision within this group of . It is known from western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of Dermestidae, it belongs to a family characterized by that feed on keratinous materials.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dearthrus stebbinsi: //ˈdɪərθrəs stɛˈbɪnsi//
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Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Canada. Distribution within North America otherwise poorly documented.
Human Relevance
As a member of , related are known as pests of stored products, collections, and household materials containing keratin. Specific economic or nuisance status of this species is undocumented.
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Taxonomic note
This has been synonymized under Globicornis stebbinsi in GBIF , though NCBI retains it under Dearthrus. The Dearthrus and Globicornis have undergone repeated taxonomic revision, and species boundaries remain under study.