Dermestes maculatus
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Dermestes maculatus is a species of beetle with a worldwide distribution, being present on all continents except Antarctica. In Europe, it is present in all countries. The adult beetle is 5.5–10 mm long, and black with a band of white hairs on either side of the pronotum. The antenna end in 3-segmented clubs. The apices of the elytra are serrated and end in small projecting spines. The underside of the abdomen is mostly white with black spots at the sides and end.
The bodies of the larvae are covered in setae. The bottom of the abdomen is yellowish-brown while the dorsal surface is dark brown, usually with a yellow line in the middle. There are two urogomphi (horn-like protrusions) on the upper surface of the last segment, which curve upward and away from the tip of the abdomen.
The pupae are oval-shaped, usually smaller than the larvae, and do not have setae. Usually, the last larval skin is present as a protective covering. The species is often found underneath dead animals that have decomposed for several days to weeks. Their eating habits can cause a dead animal to become just a skeleton.
When about to pupate, larvae search for a suitable site in... Wikipedia →
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| 1 | Phoenix | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Mexico City | 🇲🇽 México |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hide Beetle sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 474th most-seen of the 557 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hide Beetle in Mexico City on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hide Beetle sightings, Mexico City ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Phoenix (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hide Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (8 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
