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Larder beetle

Dermestes lardarius

Photo by Lily Hunter
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Can fly
Likes being alone in dark spaces
Falls over a lot
Moves in a very "stiff", herky-jerky way
Stops moving when touched
Can be just about anywhere (have seen them in basement, laundry, car, door...)

Habitat:

Anywhere, really

Species ID Suggestions

Larder beetle

Dermestes lardarius
Lily Hunter
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