Anthrenus-scrophulariae-species-group

Guides

• Anthrenus thoracicus

  carpet beetle

  Anthrenus thoracicus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded in multiple U.S. states including Arkansas, Illinois, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. Like other members of the genus, it belongs to the Anthrenus scrophulariae species group. The species was described by Melsheimer in 1844.

  carpet-beetleDermestidaeNorth-Americastored-product-pestAnthrenus-scrophulariae-species-group