| This tiny
beetle was discovered in our Market Warsop kitchen in early
March 2009 and on many subsequent occasions, with larvae often appearing
very early in the year. 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 - 3.5mm and showing variable markings/colouration. |
