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:
Species information
- Anthrenus verbasci Scientific name
- Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Non-Invasive
- Up to 717.3m Recorded at altitude
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Maps
AARON POLY 1 ANBG Namadgi National Park QPRC LGA Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South -
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Pollinator-friendly garden Conder -
Places
Acton, ACT Aranda, ACT Belconnen, ACT Conder, ACT Cook, ACT Fadden, ACT Flynn, ACT Greenleigh, NSW Harrison, ACT Higgins, ACT Holt, ACT Jerrabomberra, NSW Kambah, ACT Lyneham, ACT Macarthur, ACT Murrumbateman, NSW O'Connor, ACT Paddys River, ACT Queanbeyan, NSW Turner, ACT Wamboin, NSW
