Skin beetles
Scientific name: Dermestidae
Skin beetles
Scientific name: Dermestidae
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Description
Members of the Dermestidae family are fascinating not just for their pervasive presence in our homes and museums, but for their often misunderstood roles in both. Commonly known as 'carpet beetles,' these critters consume household items like fabrics, but their larvae are the true culprits behind damage often attributed to their adult forms. Interestingly, these insects are also pivotal in natural science and forensic studies for their ability to clean flesh from bones, a process crucial in preparing museum specimens and studying decomposition. Despite their unwelcome reputation among homeowners, Dermestidae play a crucial role in our understanding of natural history and forensic science.
Species of Skin beetles
Scientific Classification
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