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Dermestidae

Dermestidae

9.9
Small beetles like carpet beetles whose larvae eat dry animal or plant parts and damage carpets and clothes
  • noun
  • /dɜrˈmɛstəˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Dermestidae
  • The larvae of Dermestidae can cause significant damage to carpets and clothing stored in homes.

Examples

  • Many museums take precautions against Dermestidae to protect their textile collections.

  • Adult Dermestidae are often found near windows, attracted by light.

  • The Dermestidae family includes many species that damage carpets.

  • Have you ever seen a Dermestidae beetle in your home?

  • Many museums take precautions against Dermestidae to protect their textile collections.

  • The larvae of Dermestidae can cause significant damage to carpets and clothing stored in homes.

  • Adult Dermestidae are often found near windows, attracted by light.

Synonyms

dermestid
vsDermestidae
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small beetle whose young eat dry animal or plant parts and can clean skeletons

is a family mainly seen as pests damaging carpets and stored goods
carpet beetle
vsDermestidae
1 4.8

A small insect whose young eat wool, fur and other animal materials

covers the broader family including pests of stored goods and museum specimens
carpet bug
vsDermestidae
8.3

A small insect whose young eat wool carpets and clothes

is the family that includes larvae attacking many dry animal and plant materials

Surface Forms

Dermestidae singular
Dermestidae plural

Etymology

Dermestidae comes from Greek parts derm- meaning 'skin' and esthio meaning 'to eat', so the name literally means 'skin-eaters'. That's why these beetles and their young eat dry animal material like skin, fur and museum specimens.