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Trogoderma ornatum
ornate carpet beetle, ornate cabinet beetle
Trogoderma ornatum, commonly known as the ornate carpet beetle or ornate cabinet beetle, is a species of dermestid beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is a member of the genus Trogoderma, which contains several economically significant stored product pests. The species has been recorded in North America and Oceania, with a notable first record from Mexico in 1998 where it was detected in association with honey bees (Apis mellifera). Like other Trogoderma species, it is likely associated with stored products or organic materials, though specific ecological details remain limited.