carpet beetle

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The Carpet Beetle (Attagenus trifasciatus) is a species in the genus Attagenus. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (प्राणी)

Phylum

Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)

Class

Insecta (कीट)

Order

Coleoptera (वर्मपंखी गण)

Family

Dermestidae

Genus

Attagenus

Species

Attagenus trifasciatus (carpet beetle)

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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Fur carpet beetle

Attagenus pellio

Least Concern

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Wardrobe beetle

Attagenus fasciatus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of carpet beetle?

The scientific name of carpet beetle is Attagenus trifasciatus. It belongs to the genus Attagenus.

Where does carpet beetle live?

carpet beetle is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

What family does carpet beetle belong to?

carpet beetle (Attagenus trifasciatus) belongs to the genus Attagenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dermestidae.

What kingdom does carpet beetle belong to?

carpet beetle (Attagenus trifasciatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of carpet beetle?

The closest relatives of carpet beetle in the genus Attagenus include Black carpet beetle, Brown Carpet Beetle, Fur carpet beetle, Wardrobe beetle.