Carpet beetle
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Carpet beetle may refer to any of the following types of beetle:
- Dermestidae, a family of Coleoptera
- Varied carpet beetleVaried carpet beetleThe varied carpet beetle is a 3 mm–long beetle that can be a serious household pest. It feeds on natural fibers and can damage carpets, furniture and clothing....
, a 3 mm–long beetle that can be a serious household pest . carpets, furniture and clothing - Black carpet beetleBlack carpet beetleThe black carpet beetle, Attagenus unicolor, is a beetle, long, that can be a serious household pest. The larvae grow to in length, are reddish brown in colour and covered with bristles. The larval form feeds on natural fibres, damaging carpets, furniture and clothing.-External links:* on the UF...
, a beetle, Attagenus unicolor, that can be a serious household pest - AnthrenusAnthrenusAnthrenus is a genus of skin beetles . Commonly known as one of the several genera of "carpet beetles", Anthrenus was historically placed in a subfamily Anthreninae, though presently included in the Megatominae...
, a genus of skin beetle s (family Dermestidae) - Brown carpet beetle, Attagenus
- Attagenus pellioAttagenus pellioThe fur beetle or carpet beetle is an important pest damaging stored products such as furs, skins , textiles and grain....
, a pest damaging stored products