This looks like the larva of *Reesa vespulae*. Plenty of information on-line. Best wishes Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On Tue, 24 Jun 2025 at 14:45, 'Alexander Holm Rüth' via MuseumPests < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > > > I caught a larva in a sticky trap that I would like your help to identify. > Two of the photos show the larva in semi profile and its ventral view, and > the last image is after I have turned it over dorsal side up (the glue made > it impossible to keep the animal intact after turning). The yellow/golden > tufts of bristles on its dorsal side are rather distinct, as is the longer > hairs on the tail end. I suspect it is a species of Dermestes. None of the > larvae in my usual sources show a specimen quite like that one, hence me > reaching out to the community. > > > > Thank you for your time. > > > > Best regards, > > > > > *ALEXANDER HOLM RÜTH *KONSERVATOR | CAND.SCIENT.CONS > M +45 30 80 26 88 > [email protected] > > > *MUSEUM SØNDERJYLLAND VIDEN & SAMLINGER | BEVARING* > > > > -- > 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 visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/PAVPR08MB9724021ECF2A30AAA0A9F9C5A578A%40PAVPR08MB9724.eurprd08.prod.outlook.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/PAVPR08MB9724021ECF2A30AAA0A9F9C5A578A%40PAVPR08MB9724.eurprd08.prod.outlook.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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAFWqZKPXiw4%2Bw8n4ibiQ7XCDbNtG1uP6J_8SNw7xMAnzR2W8tw%40mail.gmail.com.
