Buffalo Carpet Beetle vs simple bog sedge
Anthrenus scrophulariae compared with Carex simpliciuscula
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | simple bog sedge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Carex |
| Species | Anthrenus scrophulariae | Carex simpliciuscula |
Conservation Status
Buffalo Carpet Beetle
LC — Least Concernsimple bog sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | simple bog sedge |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
simple bog sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
simple bog sedge
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