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Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 485 No. 485 |

Common Carpet Beetle
Common Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus scrophulariae) – species of family “Skin Beetles“

Anthrenus (Anthrenus) scrophulariae, also known as the common carpet beetle or buffalo carpet beetle, is a species of beetle originally found in Europe, the Middle East and the Nearctic, which has now spread to most of the world. Adult beetles feed on pollen and nectar, but the larvae feed on animal fibres and can be damaging pests to carpets, fabrics and museum specimens.

Ancestry Graph

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„The last refuge“ In a world suffering from extreme heat, Mario, the mite, discovers a legendary natural refuge that promises protection and cooling. His journey underlines the urgent need to secure sustainable habitats for all species.

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The last refuge

„Common Carpet Beetle“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily