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 is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. One of several genera of carpet beetles, Anthrenus was historically placed in a subfamily Anthreninae, though presently included in the Megatominae. The genus Neoanthrenus is closely related.
Anthrenus museorum, commonly known as the museum beetle, is a species of beetle found in the Palearctic, the Near East and the Nearctic. In its larval form it damages all forms of dry skin and hair. The larva will also eat dry cheese, flour or cocoa occasionally. It is considered a pest, as it damages, among others, the skin of taxidermied animals, such as polar bears and big cats in museums.
Anthrenus coloratus is a species in the family Dermestidae, in the order Coleoptera ("beetles"). The species is known generally as the "Asian carpet beetle". It is found in North America.
Anthrenini is a tribe of beetles in the family Dermestidae. There are at least 100 described species in Anthrenini.
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 castaneae is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Anthrenus lepidus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Anthrenus maculatus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America.
Anthrenus sophonisba is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is known from United States.
Anthrenus fuscus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is found in North America and Europe.
Anthrenus festivus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is generally found in Western Europe: Austria, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Switzerland. Species also appears in Northern Africa, Israel and possibly in Cyprus.
Anthrenus (Anthrenus) oceanicus, is a species of skin beetle native to Hawaii, India, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, New Caledonia and Mauritius. It is introduced to Egypt, French Polynesia, Czech Republic and England particularly with commodities.
Anthrenus is a subgenus of the genus Anthrenus of the subfamily Megatominae within the family of skin beetles.
Anthrenus nipponensis is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is known from North China, Japan, North Korea, and Russia.
Anthrenus angustefasciatus is a species of carpet beetle in the subgenus Anthrenus of the genus Anthrenus, family Dermestidae. It is known from Europe, Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Anthrenus pimpinellae complex is a group of closely related species from subgenus Anthrenus. Most species that currently belong to the group were previously assigned as subspecies of Anthrenus pimpinellae.
Anthrenus corona is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is known from Armenia, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sicily, Spain, Turkey, Iran, Jordan, and Syria.
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.
