dermestid

noun

1. Any beetle of the family Dermestidae, most of which are scavengers that feed on dry animal or plant material.

   “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.”