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INSECTS

Larder Beetle

Dermestes lardarius

Insects
Introduced
Larder Beetle, Adult
Larder Beetle, Larva
Larder Beetle, photo 3 of 5
3–5 mmLength

Beetle in the family Dermestidae 3–5 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Feeds on plants.

There are 218 observations of Larder Beetle in Québec, mostly in Estrie, Capitale-Nationale and Montérégie, and it has been reported in every region. They peak in May, but it is reported every month.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Estrie37
  2. Capitale-Nationale33
  3. Montérégie30
  4. Montréal20
  5. Laurentides17
  6. Lanaudière16
  7. Outaouais15
  8. Abitibi-Témiscamingue11
  9. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean10
  10. Chaudière-Appalaches7
  11. Mauricie6
  12. Bas-Saint-Laurent4
  13. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine3
  14. Laval3
  15. Côte-Nord3
  16. Centre-du-Québec2
  17. Nord-du-Québec1

Similar species

Asian Lady BeetleHarmonia axyridis
Hide BeetleDermestes maculatus
Black larder beetleDermestes ater
Wavy carpet beetleDermestes undulatus
Undertaker Carpet BeetleReesa vespulae
Tricolored Carpet BeetleTrogoderma sternale
Four-spotted Sap BeetleGlischrochilus quadrisignatus
Fringed Larder BeetleDermestes frischii
Museum BeetleAnthrenus museorum
Indian-Meal MothPlodia interpunctella
hairy rove beetleCreophilus maxillosus