Hide and Tallow Dermestid (Dermestes talpinus)

Hide and Tallow Dermestid, a reference photo — Photo: University of Alaska Museum · CC0 (licence)

Dermestes talpinus, the hide and tallow dermestid, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hide and Tallow Dermestid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Dermestes undulatus
Dermestes murinus
Dermestes caninus
Dermestes gyllenhalii
Dermestes mustelinus
Dermestes sardous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Dermestidae
Genus: Dermestes
Species: Dermestes talpinus

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