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Xyletobius is a genus of beetles in the family Ptinidae.
Trogoderma is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. There are about 135 species worldwide.
Megatominae is a subfamily of the beetle family Dermestidae. This subfamily contains several of the most well-known household and stored-product pest beetles, in the genera Anthrenus and Trogoderma.
Ctesias is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. They are distributed in the Palearctic, including Europe. There are about 23 species.
Globicornis is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. They are distributed throughout the world.
Novelsis is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, containing the following species:
Egidyella is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, containing the following species:
Adelaidia is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, containing the following species:
Anthrenocerus is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles.
Caccoleptus is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, containing the following species:
Cryptorhopalum is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, containing the following species:
Orphinus is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, the skin beetles. The genus is distributed in Africa, Asia, and the Australian region, especially in tropical areas; at least one species is cosmopolitan. There are about 88 species.
Apsectus is a genus of beetles in the family Dermestidae, containing the following species:
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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.
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References
- ↑ Dermestidae Species List at Joel Hallan’s Biology Catalog. Texas A&M University. Retrieved on 14 May 2012.
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