Anthrenus verbasci (Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle)
A cosmopolitan species of uncertain geographic origin. The short, stout larvae, which are covered in long bristles, consume practically any dried material of animal origin, such as wool, felt, dried meat and dead insects. Infestations can destroy carpets and (notoriously among insect collectors) insect collections. The adult beetles congregate on flowers where they feed on pollen and/or nectar.
Anthrenus verbasci is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Albury, Wodonga | Barwon South West
Species information
- Anthrenus verbasci Scientific name
- Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 724m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
- External link More information
Location information
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Maps
ANBG Aranda Bushland City Renewal Authority Area Goulburn Mulwaree Council Haig Park Lake Burley Griffin Central/East Namadgi National Park Saint Mark's College & Grassland. Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South West Goulburn Bushland Reserve -
Places
Aranda, ACT Barton, ACT Braddon, ACT Canberra Airport, ACT Florey, ACT Goulburn, NSW Greenleigh, NSW Holt, ACT Kambah, ACT McKellar, ACT Nicholls, ACT Pialligo, ACT
