Dermestidae are a family of Coleoptera that are commonly referred to as skin beetles. Other common names include larder beetle, hide or leather beetles, carpet beetles, and khapra beetles. There are over 1,800 species described.
The varied carpet beetle is a 3 mm-long beetle belonging to the family Dermestidae, positioned in subgenus Nathrenus. They are a common species, often considered a pest of domestic houses and, particularly, natural history museums, where the larvae may damage natural fibers and can damage carpets, furniture, clothing, and insect collections. A. verbasci was also the first insect to be shown to have an annual behavioral rhythm and to date remains a classic example of circannual cycles in animals.
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.
Sphenoptera jugoslavica is a species in the family Buprestidae, in the order Coleoptera ("beetles"). A common name for Sphenoptera jugoslavica is "bronze knapweed root borer". The distribution range of Sphenoptera jugoslavica includes Europe, Northern Asia, and North America.
Anthrenini is a tribe of beetles in the family Dermestidae. There are at least 100 described species in Anthrenini.
Phyllotreta is a genus of flea beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. There are at least 300 described species worldwide.
Megasternum concinnum is a species of water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae. It is found in Africa, Europe and Northern Asia, and North America.
Apsectus araneorum is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Apsectus hispidus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Brassicogethes aeneus, the common pollen beetle, is a species of pollen beetle in the family Nitidulidae. Other common names include the rape pollen beetle and rape blossom beetle. It was previously known as Meligethes aeneus.
Chaetocnema concinna, known generally as the brassy flea beetle, is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. Other common names include hop flea beetle, beet flea beetle, and brassy-toothed flea beetle. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia and North America.
Limnichidae, commonly called minute marsh-loving beetles, is a family of beetles belonging to Byrrhoidea. There are at least 30 genera and 350 described species in Limnichidae. They are found worldwide, with the greatest diversity in tropical regions. Most species seem to be associated with water-adjacent habitats, such as riparian and coastal locations, though many species are likely fully terrestrial, with some species being associated with leaf litter and arboreal habitats. Species with known diets feed on moss or algae. The oldest fossils of the family are known from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber from Myanmar.
Throscidae is a family of elateroid beetles found worldwide with around 150 species in 5 extant genera. The larvae are soil-dwelling, siphoning fluid from mycorrhizae attached to trees. The adults are short-lived, with the adult males being noted for a complex mating dance. Like some other elateroids, they are capable of clicking.
Anthrenus (Solskinus) sogdianus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is present in Central Asia. Based on current records, the species is known to inhabit mountainous regions situated from west to north of lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan.
Anthrenops is a subgenus of the genus Anthrenus of the subfamily Megatominae within the family of skin beetles. Subgenus is distinguished by antennae with 9 segments.
Anthrenus omoi is a species of carpet beetle in the subgenus Anthrenodes of the genus Anthrenus, family Dermestidae. It is known from Mexico (Sonora) and the United States (Arizona).
Anthrenus umbra is a species of carpet beetle in the subgenus Anthrenus of the genus Anthrenus, family Dermestidae. It is known from Mexico (Sonora) and the United States (Arizona).
Anthrenus latefasciatus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is known from various regions including Russia, China (North), Turkey, Afghanistan, Caucasus region, Iran, Mongolia, North Korea, Pakistan, Syria, and Central Asia.
Anthrenus (Solskinus) beali is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is known from Kyrgyzstan.
Anthrenus (Solskinus) dsungaricus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is known from Eastern Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Records indicate the species is found in the hills north of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan.
