Buffalo Carpet Beetle vs Canby’s Licorice-root
Anthrenus scrophulariae compared with Ligusticum canbyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | Canby’s Licorice-root |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Apiales (Apiales) |
| Family | Dermestidae | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Anthrenus | Ligusticum |
| Species | Anthrenus scrophulariae | Ligusticum canbyi |
Conservation Status
Buffalo Carpet Beetle
LC — Least ConcernCanby’s Licorice-root
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | Canby’s Licorice-root |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Buffalo Carpet Beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).
Canby’s Licorice-root
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
Canby’s Licorice-root
The Canby’s Licorice-root (Ligusticum canbyi) is a species in the genus Ligusticum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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