Orphilus ater
Erichson, 1846
Orphilus ater is a carpet beetle in the Dermestidae. The is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. Like other dermestids, it is a scavenger that feeds on dried organic materials.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orphilus ater: /ˈɔːrfɪləs ˈeɪtər/
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Distribution
North America, including Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- New Analysis Refines Taxonomy of Dermestid Beetles
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