Dichotomous key to adults of economically important dermestids (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) of Canada and the United States

  • Author(s): Biggs, E.M.; Herrmann, A.; Cognato, A.I.
  • Title:
    Dichotomous key to adults of economically important dermestids (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) of Canada and the United States
  • Journal Title: Canadian Journal of Arthropod Identification
  • DOI: 10.3752/cjai.2022.46
  • URL: https://cjai.biologicalsurvey.ca/articles/bhc-46/
  • Volume: 46
  • Page(s): 165
  • Date: 2022
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  • Abstract:
    Many species of Dermestidae (Coleoptera) are common scavengers of proteinaceous materials and are economically important pests. Here we provide a checklist and dichotomous key for 45 species of dermestid beetles that are pests in Canada and/or the United States. The key is richly illustrated with photographs, and each species page includes a morphological summary, economic importance, and distribution in Canada and the United States.
  • ISSN: 19112173
  • Document Type: Journal Article
  • Language: english
  • Citation Key: biggs_dichotomous_2022

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