Comforted by Dermestids

This week brings us an insect that was of concern to a local insect enthusiast. These larvae appeared underneath his bed, causing him to worry that they were bedbugs. Fortunately for him this is not the case. They are larvae of our old friends- the dermestid beetles! They were feeding on feathers from his comforter. Now he can take comfort in sleeping without fear of insects feeding on his blood.