Attagenus is a genus of beetles. This genus is found in tropical Africa, the Palearctic including Europe, the Near East, the Nearctic, North Africa and East Asia. There are nearly 200 species. [1] . The genus has existed for at least 99 million years, with fossils known from the Cenomanian aged Burmese amber and Turonian aged New Jersey amber. [2]

The black carpet beetle (Attagenus unicolor) is a 3–5-millimetre-long (0.12–0.20 in) beetle that can be a serious household pest. The larvae grow to 7 mm (0.28 in) in length, are reddish brown in colour and covered with bristles.

Dec 17, 2021 · Genus: Attagenus; Scientific name: Attagenus unicolor; Physical Description and Identification Adult . Size: 0.3-0.5 cm. Color: These beetles are black or dark brown. Other Characteristic Features: Black carpet beetles are initially white before taking on their usual color.

Dec 25, 2018 · Species Attagenus unicolor - Black Carpet Beetle Classification · Synonyms and other taxonomic changes · Explanation of Names · Numbers · Size · Identification · Range · Habitat · Food · Remarks · Internet References · Works Cited

Apr 3, 2023 · Genus Attagenus - Black Carpet Beetles Classification · Other Common Names · Explanation of Names · Numbers · Range · Print References · Works Cited Classification

Attagenus fasciatus, known generally as banded black carpet beetle, is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. Other common names include the tobacco seed beetle and wardrobe beetle. It is found in North America, Oceania, and Europe.

The black carpet beetle, Attagenus unicolor (Brahm), is the most common and most destructive of the five important species of carpet beetles in the United States. It damages household products containing keratin, a principal protein found in animal hair and feathers.

The black carpet beetle, scientifically known as Attagenus unicolor (Brahm), is a notorious pest that is widely distributed throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Attagenus is a genus of beetles. This genus is found in tropical Africa, the Palearctic including Europe, the Near East, the Nearctic, North Africa and East Asia. There are nearly 200 species.

The black carpet beetle (Attagenus unicolor) is a 3–5-millimetre-long (0.12–0.20 in) beetle that can be a serious household pest. The larvae grow to 7 mm (0.28 in) in length, are reddish brown in colour and covered with bristles.