Thanks! Two species feeding in the same area!
Dee
From: 'bugman22' via Museumpests [mailto:pestlist@googlegroups.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 3:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [pestlist] need help with identification of beetle from damage on
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I f
I forgot to mention, the larval skins appear to be old black carpet beetle
castings. Tom -Original Message-
From: Dee Stubbs-Lee
To: pestlist@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tue, Aug 13, 2019 1:50 pm
Subject: RE: [pestlist] need help with identification of beetle from damage on
furniture and la
Thanks, Tom! It is certainly the worst case of beetle damage I have encountered
to date. It is encouraging that you are also thinking it is old damage. I, too,
had also wondered about possible past storage on a damp surface – anything is
possible, although there is no obvious musty odour or fung
Dee - Knowing where you are located, the fact some of the wood appears to be
hardwood, and the large diameter of the exit holes and galleries, I would guess
it's extremely old deathwatch beetle. I think the desk probably either sat in
water or at least a very moist area for an extended period o
