Dermestes reductus

Dermestes reductus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Dermestidae

Dermestes reductus is a species of dermestid beetle found in North America. The appearance of the beetle closely resembles a more common larder beetle (Dermestes lardarius) and belongs to the same species group. Key characteristics Dermestes reductus can be distinguished from Dermestes lardarius using the following visual characteristics: Individuals are smaller (6-6.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

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Dermestes reductus

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