| Eurhopalus musaicus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Dermestidae |
| Genus: | Eurhopalus |
| Species: | E. musaicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Eurhopalus musaicus (Roach, 2000) | |
| Synonyms | |
Anthrenocerus musaicusRoach, 2000 [1] | |
Eurhopalus musaicus is a species of beetles in the family Dermestidae. It is native to Australia. [2] [3] It is known from the Northern Territory and Western Australia. [2]
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