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Beetle - Dermestes lardarius
Copyright © 2009 David Bree

Beetle - Dermestes lardarius
Bloomfield, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
March 17, 2009
Size: 6mm approx.
Found in the house on this date but I also have a picture of this same beetle from April 29/06 from a location 70 km NE of here outside so figure it must be a spring species. Looks distinctive but I have had no luck identifying it. Any help appreciated - Thanks
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Contributed by David Bree on 17 March, 2009 - 8:26pm
Last updated 18 March, 2009 - 1:11am

Dermestes ladarius
More a permanent house guest than a spring visitor I'm afraid. You may want to find what they are eating and get rid of it. Many animal products can be the source.
… margarethe brummermann, 17 March, 2009 - 8:29pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank You
Thank You Margarethe, will have to check around.
… David Bree, 18 March, 2009 - 6:13am login or register to post comments

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