Dermestes signatus
(Fabricius, 1792)
Marked Carpet Beetle
Dermestes signatus is a of hide beetle in the Dermestidae. It is one of approximately 1,700 species in this family of scavenger beetles, which are economically significant as stored product pests, forensic tools, and recyclers. The species has been recorded from Belgium and Switzerland. Like other dermestids, it likely feeds on dried animal products.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dermestes signatus: //dɛrˈmɛstɛs sɪɡˈnaːtʊs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Belgium and Switzerland.