Family: Dermestidae
Size: 2.9 mm (2.0 to 5.0 mm)
Distribution: North America, introduced to Europe
Ecology:The larvae live in the nests of wasps and solitary bees and eat dead insects. The beetles are found on flowers. Will be harmful in biological collections
Location: England, Manchester, Museum
leg.det. C.Johnson, VI.1998
Coll. Oxford University Museum of Natural History
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