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Gemeiner Pelzkäfer

Attagenus pellio

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeiner Pelzkäfer

Similar Species in Attagenus

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Black carpet beetle
Attagenus unicolor
Not Evaluated
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Brown Carpet Beetle
Attagenus smirnovi
Not Evaluated
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carpet beetle
Attagenus trifasciatus
Not Evaluated
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Wardrobe beetle
Attagenus fasciatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeiner Pelzkäfer?
The scientific name of Gemeiner Pelzkäfer is Attagenus pellio. It belongs to the genus Attagenus.
What is the conservation status of Gemeiner Pelzkäfer?
Gemeiner Pelzkäfer (Attagenus pellio) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gemeiner Pelzkäfer live?
Gemeiner Pelzkäfer is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Gemeiner Pelzkäfer belong to?
Gemeiner Pelzkäfer (Attagenus pellio) belongs to the genus Attagenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dermestidae.
Is Gemeiner Pelzkäfer endangered?
No, Gemeiner Pelzkäfer (Attagenus pellio) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gemeiner Pelzkäfer belong to?
Gemeiner Pelzkäfer (Attagenus pellio) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeiner Pelzkäfer?
The closest relatives of Gemeiner Pelzkäfer in the genus Attagenus include Black carpet beetle, Brown Carpet Beetle, carpet beetle, Wardrobe beetle.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Attagenus — 5 Species

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Gemeiner Pelzkäfer
Attagenus pellio
LC
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Black carpet beetle
Attagenus unicolor
NE 🐾
Brown Carpet Beetle
Attagenus smirnovi
NE 🐾
carpet beetle
Attagenus trifasciatus
NE 🐾
Wardrobe beetle
Attagenus fasciatus
NE
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