Megatoma variegata

(Horn, 1875)

carpet beetle

Megatoma variegata is a of carpet beetle in the Dermestidae, first described by Horn in 1875. It is native to North America with documented occurrences in Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan) and the United States. Like other dermestid beetles, it belongs to a group commonly associated with stored products, natural history collections, and organic debris. The species is part of a containing several that feed on dried animal and plant materials.

Megatoma variegata by (c) NHM Beetles and Bugs, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.NHMUK014092618 Megatoma Perimegatoma variegata Horn whole dorsal X 2.0 by NHM Beetles and Bugs. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Megatoma variegata: /ˌmɛɡəˈtoʊmə ˌvɛəriəˈɡɑːtə/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, with broader distribution across the continent.

Sources and further reading