Species group: gyllenhali
These are the dichotomous keys to identify species of Dermestes (Coleoptera; Dermestidae) on a worldwide scale.
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1a. Hind femora with a distinct band of white hairs; the pronotal disc tends to be black.
→ Dermestes gyllenhali
1b. Hind femora with a spot of white hairs near the middle; elytra are less densely covered with hairs.
→ Dermestes szekessyi
Used images and literature:
Ventral image of key 1a:
- AWI i Pr. 2024: Dermestes gyllenhalii. Link.
Ventral image of key 1b:
- Hansen J. S. & Kofoed-Hansen M. 2023: Dermestes szekessyi Kalik, 1950. Link.
Dorsal images of key 1a and 1b:
- Herrmann A. no date: Pictures of some Dermestid Species. Link.
Information of key 1:
- Zhantiev R. D. 1976: Жуки-кожееды (семейство Dermestidae) фауны СССР. [The skin eaters family Dermestidae of fauna of the USSR.] Moskva: Izdatelstvo Moskovskogo Universiteta, 180 p. Link.
Made by Sarah Mahie
Created on: 30-12-2025
Latest update: 31-12-2025