Anthrenus scrophulariae
Anthrenus scrophulariae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Dermestidae |
Genus: | Anthrenus |
Subgenus: | Anthrenus |
Species: | A. scrophulariae
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Binomial name | |
Anthrenus scrophulariae | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Anthrenus (Anthrenus) scrophulariae, also known as the common carpet beetle
Description
The adult common carpet beetle varies from about 2.5 to 3.8 mm (0.10 to 0.15 in) in length. The antennae have eleven segments, three of which form a club, and the eyes are notched at the front. The head is black but is largely concealed under the
Distribution
The common carpet beetle originated in the
Life cycle
Adult beetles feed on
Control
When the eggs are laid on carpets and household fabrics, the larvae feed on the animal fibres and make holes in the materials. Exhibits in museums may be eaten away, leaving a powdering of fine dust[3] round dried insects in collections; herbarium specimens may also be consumed.[5] Human skin that comes into contact with the discarded larval skins may develop dermatitis.[3] Good hygiene and regular vacuuming may prevent infestations from happening. Small items can be placed in airtight containers to keep the beetles out, and both heat and cold treatments are effective against the larvae and eggs. In enclosed spaces, mothballs can be placed as a repellent. Chemical treatments are possible but may not reach all the recesses where the insects lurk, and fumigation may be necessary in extreme cases.[3]
References
- ^ Herrmann, Andreas. "Anthrenus scrophulariae ssp. scrophulariae (Linnaeus, 1758)". Dermestidae.com. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ "Anthrenus (Anthrenus) scrophulariae". Fauna Europaea. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f Hill, Stephanie; Mitola, Mark (1 December 2013). "Common carpet beetle: Anthrenus scrophulariae". Featured Creatures. IFAS. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ a b Taylor, Scott (12 August 2005). "Anthrenus scrophulariae – Buffalo Carpet Beetle". BugGuide. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ISBN 978-0-12-810456-9.
External links
- Media related to Anthrenus scrophulariae at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Anthrenus scrophulariae at Wikispecies