Buffalo Carpet Beetle vs Oily Pectis
Anthrenus scrophulariae compared with Pectis tenuifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | Oily Pectis |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Dermestidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Anthrenus | Pectis |
| Species | Anthrenus scrophulariae | Pectis tenuifolia |
Conservation Status
Buffalo Carpet Beetle
LC — Least ConcernOily Pectis
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | Oily Pectis |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Buffalo Carpet Beetle
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).
Oily Pectis
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Oily Pectis
No description available.
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