Anthrenus is a genus of beetles in the Dermestidae family, skin beetles. One of several genera of carpet beetles, Anthrenus was historically placed in a subfamily Anthreninae, though presently …

Anthrenus (Anthrenus) scrophulariae, also known as the common carpet beetle[2] or buffalo carpet beetle, is a species of beetle originally found in Europe, the Middle East and the …

The varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) is a 3 mm-long beetle belonging to the family Dermestidae, positioned in subgenus Nathrenus.

The furniture carpet beetle, Anthrenus flavipes (LeConte), is a common pest of upholstered furniture. Like other species of carpet beetles, it is able to digest keratin, the principal protein …

The adult varied carpet beetle, Anthrenus verbasci, is about 1/10 inch long and black with an irregular pattern of white, brown, and dark yellow scales on its wing covers. In older adults, the …

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The smallest dermestid beetles found in homes are in the genus Anthrenus. These are typically about 2-3 mm long and have a round body form. Adults have colorful body patterning …

May 8, 2021 · Common Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus scrophulariae) Common carpet beetle of the skin beetles family mainly inhabits parts of Europe and the Middle East. The larvae of this …

Apr 26, 2021 · Anthrenus sp., better known as the carpet beetle, belongs to the order Coleoptera and family Dermestidae. Adults have a length of ≈3–4 mm, feed on nectar and pollen, and are …

Jan 31, 2025 · Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) Detailing the physical features, habits, territorial reach and other identifying qualities of the Varied Carpet Beetle