Dermestes ater
This is not a native UK species, but sometimes can occur in pet shops or where exotic pets are kept that feed on a diet of Crickets. We have Tarantulas, so it was not surprising that we found several of these in the house during the latter part of 2009.
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UK distribution of Dermestes ater
 

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Updated September 2011

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