Hi Tony, Thank you so much for your help in identifying the other insects. I will keep a close eye on our galleries with plant-based materials and feathers.
Best, Stacey On Sat, Jun 13, 2020 at 4:10 AM Tony Irwin <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Stacey > The "unknown louse" is a dermestid larva, possibly *Anthrenus*, or > *Anthrenocerus*. They usually feed on dried animal skin products or dried > insects - in your situation, they could be feeding on the bodies of > insects that have come in accidentally, but it would be worth monitoring > any exhibits containing hair or feathers. > The "unknown 2" is a scuttle fly - family Phoridae. Most species are > parasitic, but a few feed in decaying animal or plant materials, and some > will eat dead insects. It could just be an accidental visitor. If you get > large numbers of them, then there's probably a resident population. > Tony > > Dr A.G.Irwin > 47 The Avenues > Norwich > Norfolk NR2 3PH > England > > mobile: +44(0)7880707834 > phone: +44(0)1603 453524 > > > On Fri, 12 Jun 2020 at 21:34, Stacey Mei Kelly <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Good afternoon all, >> >> I've been noticing more and more of the same looking beetle in many >> different traps around my institution. From a previous photograph, the >> beetle was IDed as Cryptophagidae (fungus beetle). While being present (1-2 >> per trap) in quite a few areas (including the galleries), in one particular >> section of the building, there were around 15 of them in one trap (this was >> in an office). >> >> I just want to check in and see if this is something I should be >> concerned about. Some basic web browsing says that they enjoy decayed >> habitats with fungal growth and that they feed on rotting wood, animal fur >> and feathers. We do have galleries with wooden sculptures, masks and >> headdresses with plant fibers. >> >> In addition, I also found 2 other insects that I have not been able to >> identify. >> >> I appreciate all your help and expertise. >> >> Thanks! >> Stacey Kelly >> Conservator >> >> -- >> 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/CAM61Uwgd5%2ByOPi7UP_2QfKnJ6t%3DgXNcXgum__RT2s%3DydLv_%2BFg%40mail.gmail.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAM61Uwgd5%2ByOPi7UP_2QfKnJ6t%3DgXNcXgum__RT2s%3DydLv_%2BFg%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/CAFWqZKNKercSg2H2hX3O5ne01UnNfsOudzFcX0bq5sb9eZ%2BFRg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAFWqZKNKercSg2H2hX3O5ne01UnNfsOudzFcX0bq5sb9eZ%2BFRg%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/CAM61UwgbZry9w9FmG-pv8kprJaAEX5tz-%2BuLYq64f150qcdvTA%40mail.gmail.com.
