Kebnat
INSECTS

Black larder beetle

Dermestes ater

Insects
Introduced
Black larder beetle, photo 1 of 5
Black larder beetle, Larva
Black larder beetle, Adult
7–9 mmLength

Beetle in the family Dermestidae 7–9 mm long. Introduced to Québec.

There are 4 observations of Black larder beetle in Québec, mostly in Lanaudière and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 2 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Lanaudière2
  2. Capitale-Nationale2

Similar species

Hide BeetleDermestes maculatus
Larder BeetleDermestes lardarius
Fringed Larder BeetleDermestes frischii