Thylodrias

Thylodrias
female
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Family: Dermestidae
Genus: Thylodrias
Motschulsky, 1839
Species:
T. contractus
Binomial name
Thylodrias contractus
Motschulsky, 1839

Thylodrias is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae containing the single species Thylodrias contractus, known commonly as the odd beetle and tissue paper beetle. It is native to Asia and is a widespread introduced species in North America. It can be a pest at times.

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