[pestlist] RE: Insect ID

Yes, a dermestid called Thylodrias contractus, the odd beetle. This is the female (wingless) and often is misidentified as being a bed bug. The male is more slender, larger eyes, has elytra that are divergent at tips, long legs, long, segmented antennae. Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. Entomologist,

[pestlist] RE: Insect ID

It looks like an adult female odd beetle Thylodrias contractus. Cheers/Jim James H. Boone Entomology Collection Manager Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice Street Honolulu. Hawaii (808) 848-4196 jam...@bishopmuseum.org From: pestlist@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net] Sent: Monday,

Re: [pestlist] RE: Insect ID

Louis, Thanks for the ID. This is my first time seeing a live female- she looks a thinner than I expected. Previously I’ve only found them dead and flattened in books. Thanks! Jennifer From: pestlist@museumpests.netmailto:pestlist@museumpests.net

Re: [pestlist] RE: Insect ID

Thank you to James/Jim for the helpful ID! -Jennifer From: pestlist@museumpests.netmailto:pestlist@museumpests.net pestlist@museumpests.netmailto:pestlist@museumpests.net Reply-To: pestlist@museumpests.netmailto:pestlist@museumpests.net pestlist@museumpests.netmailto:pestlist@museumpests.net