Dermestes

Translingual

Dermestes lardarius

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δερμηστής (dermēstḗs, “moth, woodworm”).

Proper noun

Dermestes m

A taxonomic genus within the family Dermestidae – larder beetles.

Synonyms

(genus): skin beetle, larder beetle, hide beetle, leather beetle, carpet beetle, khapra beetle

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