Buffalo Carpet Beetle vs Redlegged ham beetle
Anthrenus scrophulariae compared with Necrobia rufipes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | Redlegged ham beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insekten) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order same | Coleoptera (Käfer) | Coleoptera (Käfer) |
| Family | Dermestidae | Cleridae |
| Genus | Anthrenus | Necrobia |
| Species | Anthrenus scrophulariae | Necrobia rufipes |
Evolutionary Relationship
Buffalo Carpet Beetle and Redlegged ham beetle share a common ancestor at the Order level: Coleoptera. (Käfer)
Conservation Status
Buffalo Carpet Beetle
LC — Least ConcernRedlegged ham beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buffalo Carpet Beetle | Redlegged ham beetle |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Redlegged ham beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
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.
Redlegged ham beetle
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 7 countries:
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