Anthrenus verbasci
This tiny beetle was discovered in a Market Warsop kitchen in early March 2009. Described as a domestic pest species, Anthrenus verbasci can be found throughout the southern UK. This beetle is notorious for destroying whole collections of pinned insects inside less protected cabinets and along with several other Dermestidae beetles, are more often known as Carpet or Museum Beetles. Length 2.5mm and colouration often variable.
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UK distribution of Anthrenus verbasci
 

The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares.

Updated September 2011

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