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Varied Carpet Beetle

Anthrenus verbasci

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Insecta (昆蟲綱)
Order
Coleoptera (鞘翅目)
Family
Dermestidae
Genus
Anthrenus
Species
Anthrenus verbasci (Varied Carpet Beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Wollkrautblütenkäfer

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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Museum Beetle
Anthrenus museorum
Least Concern
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Mill Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus fuscus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Varied Carpet Beetle?
The scientific name of Varied Carpet Beetle is Anthrenus verbasci. It belongs to the genus Anthrenus.
What is the conservation status of Varied Carpet Beetle?
Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Varied Carpet Beetle live?
Varied Carpet Beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan.
What family does Varied Carpet Beetle belong to?
Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) belongs to the genus Anthrenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dermestidae.
Is Varied Carpet Beetle endangered?
No, Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Varied Carpet Beetle belong to?
Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Varied Carpet Beetle?
The closest relatives of Varied Carpet Beetle in the genus Anthrenus include Buffalo Carpet Beetle, Dermestid beetle, Furniture carpet beetle, Museum Beetle, Mill Carpet Beetle.

Native Range — 11 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 🐾
Museum Beetle
Anthrenus museorum
LC
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Varied Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus verbasci
LC
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Mill Carpet Beetle
Anthrenus fuscus
NE
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