The Gold Standard in Dermestid Beetles
Specializing in Dermestid Beetle sales and skull cleaning for over 25 years
Dermestid Beetle Colony
Our colonies are a popular choice for taxidermists and serious hobbyists. You'll receive beetles in a healthy mix of all life stages — eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults — propagated in our climate-controlled, mite-free facility.
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"Bugs were alive & well!! Best colony I've received from any supplier."
— Stephanie K.
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"Great mixture of larva and adults. Arrived on time and ready to work."
— Cody B.
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"Very pleased with the diversity of life stages. Will order again."
— Scott E.
Why Boneyard Bettleworks?
We provide you with a a variety of colony size options that are healthy and guaranteed to be free of mites and other foreign insects. By following a few simple guidelines, you will be able to successfully cultivate a thriving colony of Dermestid beetles that can tackle whatever you throw at them. Every order is composed of an assortment of beetle LIFE STAGES, primarily larvae since they are the ones who do most of the bone cleaning. Beetle larvae come in all sizes from the tiny new hatchlings all the way up to individuals that are ready to pupate. Because of the size and age class difference no area on or around a skeleton is beyond their reach.
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