Bastard Catclaw vs Buffalo Carpet Beetle
Microgramma lycopodioides compared with Anthrenus scrophulariae
Key Differences
- Bastard Catclaw is Not Evaluated while Buffalo Carpet Beetle is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bastard Catclaw | Buffalo Carpet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | Dermestidae |
| Genus | Microgramma | Anthrenus |
| Species | Microgramma lycopodioides | Anthrenus scrophulariae |
Conservation Status
Bastard Catclaw
NE — Not EvaluatedBuffalo Carpet Beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bastard Catclaw | Buffalo Carpet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bastard Catclaw
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
Buffalo Carpet Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).
Bastard Catclaw
The Bastard Catclaw (Microgramma lycopodioides) is a species in the genus Microgramma. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. Its range includes Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.
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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