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Larder beetle

Dermestes lardarius

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeiner Speckkäfer

Similar Species in Dermestes

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Black larder beetle
Dermestes ater
Not Evaluated
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Black Larder Beetle
Dermestes haemorrhoidalis
Not Evaluated
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Frisch's carpet beetle
Dermestes frischi
Least Concern
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Hide Beetle
Dermestes maculatus
Not Evaluated
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Larder beetle?
The scientific name of Larder beetle is Dermestes lardarius. It belongs to the genus Dermestes.
What is the conservation status of Larder beetle?
Larder beetle (Dermestes lardarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Larder beetle live?
Larder beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Hungary, Japan, Lithuania, Norway.
What family does Larder beetle belong to?
Larder beetle (Dermestes lardarius) belongs to the genus Dermestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Dermestidae.
Is Larder beetle endangered?
No, Larder beetle (Dermestes lardarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Larder beetle belong to?
Larder beetle (Dermestes lardarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Larder beetle?
The closest relatives of Larder beetle in the genus Dermestes include Black larder beetle, Black Larder Beetle, Frisch's carpet beetle, Hide Beetle, Skin beetle.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Dermestes — 7 Species

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