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Wardrobe beetle

Attagenus fasciatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Dermestidae
Genus
Attagenus
Species
Attagenus fasciatus (Wardrobe 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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carpet beetle
Attagenus trifasciatus
Not Evaluated
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Fur carpet beetle
Attagenus pellio
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wardrobe beetle?
The scientific name of Wardrobe beetle is Attagenus fasciatus. It belongs to the genus Attagenus.
Where does Wardrobe beetle live?
Wardrobe beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Wardrobe beetle belong to?
Wardrobe beetle (Attagenus fasciatus) belongs to the genus Attagenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dermestidae.
What kingdom does Wardrobe beetle belong to?
Wardrobe beetle (Attagenus fasciatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Wardrobe beetle?
The closest relatives of Wardrobe beetle in the genus Attagenus include Black carpet beetle, Brown Carpet Beetle, carpet beetle, Fur carpet beetle.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Attagenus — 5 Species

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