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Hide Beetle

Dermestes maculatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇲🇹 Malta 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)
Class
Insecta (حشرات)
Order
Coleoptera (خنفساء)
Family
Dermestidae
Genus
Dermestes
Species
Dermestes maculatus (Hide Beetle)

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Black Larder Beetle
Dermestes haemorrhoidalis
Not Evaluated
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Black larder beetle
Dermestes ater
Not Evaluated
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Larder beetle
Dermestes lardarius
Least Concern
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Skin beetle
Dermestes peruvianus
Not Evaluated
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Wavy carpet beetle
Dermestes undulatus
Not Evaluated
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Frisch's carpet beetle
Dermestes frischi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hide Beetle?
The scientific name of Hide Beetle is Dermestes maculatus. It belongs to the genus Dermestes.
Where does Hide Beetle live?
Hide Beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, France, Ireland, Japan, Lithuania.
What family does Hide Beetle belong to?
Hide Beetle (Dermestes maculatus) belongs to the genus Dermestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Dermestidae.
What kingdom does Hide Beetle belong to?
Hide Beetle (Dermestes maculatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Hide Beetle?
The closest relatives of Hide Beetle in the genus Dermestes include Black Larder Beetle, Black larder beetle, Larder beetle, Skin beetle, Wavy carpet beetle.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Dermestes — 7 Species

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Black Larder Beetle
Dermestes haemorrhoidalis
NE 🐾
Black larder beetle
Dermestes ater
NE 🐾
Larder beetle
Dermestes lardarius
LC 🐾
Skin beetle
Dermestes peruvianus
NE 🐾
Wavy carpet beetle
Dermestes undulatus
NE
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Hide Beetle
Dermestes maculatus
NE
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Frisch's carpet beetle
Dermestes frischi
LC
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