Not Black carpet beetle - either *Lasioderma *or *Stegobium *(not absolutely sure from these photos). If you do an image search for both, you will be able to see differences in the antennal structure, which is the easiest way to tell them apart. Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On Thu, 9 Jan 2020 at 17:48, Amanda Robinson < [email protected]> wrote: > Dear all, > > Our pest traps in a large, 19th Century apothecary cabinet have captured 6 > small beetles that look to me to be black carpet beetles (maybe female?). > Would anyone be able to confirm or clarify this identification? > > These insects were found in a loan object that is full of dried plant > mater, desiccated insects, and a whole slew of other organic materials. We > have had several issues with insects due to this cabinet, so now that our > galleries are cleared of any and all objects, we are going to have the > space treated and deep cleaned. However, if there are any other suggestions > on how we should proceed during this small window of opportunity, I would > be most grateful for your insight. > > Thank you so much, > > Amanda > > -- > *Amanda A. Robinson* > > Museum Registrar, Collections Management > M.A. Art History, Museum Studies, Florida State University > Specializing in the Cataloging, Digitization, and Preservation of all Fine > Art Objects > (772) 321-9183 > [email protected] > www.linkedin.com/in/amandaashleyrobinson > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Museumpests" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAGcvShN7iy%2Bio8UJD9UnO6PCVB8PExZUMoWwmFfBZ25nF6begQ%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAGcvShN7iy%2Bio8UJD9UnO6PCVB8PExZUMoWwmFfBZ25nF6begQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Museumpests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAFWqZKP8Y_Jt0e8a97-Xy%2BZ8U5AQxvJk3C8_2kRbNRjOsNN17Q%40mail.gmail.com.
