Larder beetle vs Pearson s Pericote

Dermestes lardarius compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Larder beetle	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dermestidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Dermestes	Andalgalomys
Species	Dermestes lardarius	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Larder beetle and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Larder beetle

LC — Least Concern

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Larder beetle	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Larder beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.