DERMESTID BEETLES 
Taxidermy Beetles – Flesh-Eating Dermestid Beetles (Dermestes maculatus) 
 
Dermestid beetles are a specialized species prized by taxidermists, museums, and universities for their unmatched ability to clean animal skulls and bones. Feeding exclusively on dead flesh, these flesh-eating beetles provide a natural, precise, and safe alternative to boiling or chemical treatments. 
 
These beetles are: 
Highly Effective – Perfect for cleaning skulls, European mounts, shoulder mounts, and full-body displays. 
Bone-Safe – Gently remove tissue without harming delicate structures, preserving fine details such as nasal bones and sutures. 
Trusted Worldwide – Used by museums and universities for professional-quality skull and bone preparation. 
Natural & Reliable – A live, biological solution for thorough and safe cleaning, making them ideal as live cleaner beetles. 
 
Available live from the Ontario Invert Farm, these dermestid beetles for sale are the top choice for anyone needing skull cleaning beetles, taxidermy beetles, or museum-quality bone preparation