dermestid

1. (zoology) Any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material.Examples: "Stray dermestids are a great hazard in a biology department."; "Some small dermestids are found in bee or wasp nests, where they feed on old pollen stores or on dried remains of bees or wasps."; "In nature, dermestids can be found on old, dry carcasses, in bird and mammal nests, while the adults of some species visit flowers, where they feed on pollen and nectar."Synonyms: dermestid beetle, skin beetle