Dermestidae (family)

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Scope note
Family containing up to 700 species in four genera of beetles, including the larder beetle, hide or leather beetle, carpet beetle, and khapra beetle, among others. The wormlike larvae of members of this family are the only beetle larvae that are covered with hair.
Dermestidae
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024