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Dermatitid beetle

Dermestidae

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Description:

Found this little guy in my house. Looking for help cause I can't find anything like it and wanna make sure I don't have problem.

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Comments (1)
John La Salle
Might be the larva of a carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermestidae Some of these species are pests in stored products (in your pantry) or if something dies up in your attic. also http://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resources/Dermestid355.shtml
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PublishedOctober 13, 2016

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