Dermestidae sp. (family)

Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles at Queanbeyan, NSW

Dermestidae sp. (family) at Queanbeyan, NSW - 13 May 2022
Dermestidae sp. (family) at Queanbeyan, NSW - 13 May 2022
Dermestidae sp. (family) at Queanbeyan, NSW - 13 May 2022
Dermestidae sp. (family) at Queanbeyan, NSW - 13 May 2022
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Identification history

Anthrenus verbasci 17 May 2022 RogerF
Dermestidae sp. (family) 15 May 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 15 May 2022 Paul4K

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Could have been in packet or attacked nut later.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 13 May 2022 02:15 PM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

Additional information

  • Feeding on almond nut. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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