Dermestes maculatus is a species of beetle with a worldwide distribution, being present on all continents except Antarctica. In Europe, it is present in all countries.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Hide Beetle 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 frischii
- Dermestes ater
- Dermestes gyllenhalii
- Dermestes sardous
- Dermestes caninus
- Dermestes carnivorus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Dermestidae
- Genus
- Dermestes
- Species
- Dermestes maculatus
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