Buffalo Carpet Beetle vs Shingle Flatsedge
Anthrenus scrophulariae compared with Cyperus imbricatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | Shingle Flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Dermestidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Anthrenus | Cyperus |
| Species | Anthrenus scrophulariae | Cyperus imbricatus |
Conservation Status
Buffalo Carpet Beetle
LC — Least ConcernShingle Flatsedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | Shingle Flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Shingle Flatsedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Israel, Singapore), Europe (4 countries), North America (Haiti, Jamaica), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
Shingle Flatsedge
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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