Megatoma perversa
(Fall, 1926)
Megatoma perversa is a of carpet beetle in the Dermestidae, first described by Fall in 1926. The species is documented in western Canada and North America, though it remains poorly studied with only a handful of observations recorded. Like other members of its , it belongs to a group of beetles associated with stored products and natural history collections.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megatoma perversa: /ˌmeɡəˈtoʊmə pərˈvɜrsə/
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Distribution
Recorded from western Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Distribution records indicate presence in North America broadly, though specific range boundaries remain poorly documented.