Ashe Juniper vs Buffalo Carpet Beetle

Juniperus ashei compared with Anthrenus scrophulariae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ashe Juniper Buffalo Carpet Beetle
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Insecta (Insects)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family Cupressaceae Dermestidae
Genus Juniperus Anthrenus
Species Juniperus ashei Anthrenus scrophulariae

Conservation Status

Ashe Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Buffalo Carpet Beetle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ashe Juniper Buffalo Carpet Beetle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ashe Juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Buffalo Carpet Beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Ashe Juniper

Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei) is a species in the genus Juniperus. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Buffalo Carpet Beetle

The Buffalo Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus scrophulariae) is a species in the genus Anthrenus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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