Dermestid Beetle vs Lined June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dermestid Beetle | Lined June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dermestes maculatus | Polyphylla decemlineata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6-10mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dermestid Beetle
A small dark beetle with white undersides used by museums and taxidermists to clean skeletons. Larvae are covered in bristly hairs.
Did You Know?
Natural history museums keep colonies of these beetles specifically to clean flesh from bones for skeletal displays.
Lined June Beetle
A large scarab beetle with striking white-striped elytra found in western North America. Males have enormous lamellate antennae used to detect female pheromones.
Did You Know?
When handled, they produce a hissing sound by forcing air through their spiracles.