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Museum Beetle

Anthrenus museorum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Dermestidae
Genus
Anthrenus
Species
Anthrenus museorum (Museum Beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Museumskäfer

Similar Species in Anthrenus

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Buffalo Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus scrophulariae
Least Concern
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Dermestid beetle
Anthrenus pimpinellae
Least Concern
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Furniture carpet beetle
Anthrenus flavipes
Not Evaluated
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Mill Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus fuscus
Not Evaluated
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Varied Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus verbasci
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Museum Beetle?
The scientific name of Museum Beetle is Anthrenus museorum. It belongs to the genus Anthrenus.
What is the conservation status of Museum Beetle?
Museum Beetle (Anthrenus museorum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Museum Beetle live?
Museum Beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Museum Beetle belong to?
Museum Beetle (Anthrenus museorum) belongs to the genus Anthrenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dermestidae.
Is Museum Beetle endangered?
No, Museum Beetle (Anthrenus museorum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Museum Beetle belong to?
Museum Beetle (Anthrenus museorum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Museum Beetle?
The closest relatives of Museum Beetle in the genus Anthrenus include Buffalo Carpet Beetle, Dermestid beetle, Furniture carpet beetle, Mill Carpet Beetle, Varied Carpet Beetle.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Anthrenus — 6 Species

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Buffalo Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus scrophulariae
LC 🐾
Dermestid beetle
Anthrenus pimpinellae
LC 🐾
Furniture carpet beetle
Anthrenus flavipes
NE 🐾
Mill Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus fuscus
NE
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Museum Beetle
Anthrenus museorum
LC
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Varied Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus verbasci
LC
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