Megatominae

Guides

• Anthrenini

  Anthrenini is a tribe of carpet beetles within the family Dermestidae, subfamily Megatominae. The tribe contains at least 100 described species, primarily in the genus Anthrenus, with one additional monotypic genus Dermeanthrenus. Members are small beetles known for feeding on keratinous materials including wool, fur, feathers, and dried animal products. Several species are significant household and museum pests worldwide.

  DermestidaeMegatominaecarpet-beetleskeratin-feedersmuseum-pestshousehold-pestsstored-product-pestsforensic-entomologytaxidermy

• Trogoderma ballfinchae

  Trogoderma ballfinchae is a species of dermestid beetle in the genus Trogoderma. The genus Trogoderma comprises Northern Hemisphere species, with members known as significant pests of stored grain and stored products. Following molecular phylogenetic studies, Trogoderma was redefined to include only Northern Hemisphere taxa, with Southern Hemisphere species reassigned to Eurhopalus. No specific biological or ecological data have been published for T. ballfinchae.

  DermestidaeColeopterastored-product-pestTrogodermaMegatominae

• Trogoderma breve

  Trogoderma breve is a species of dermestid beetle in the family Dermestidae, subfamily Megatominae. Like other members of the genus Trogoderma, it is associated with stored product environments. The genus Trogoderma includes several significant stored grain pests, most notably the khapra beetle (T. granarium), which is a federally quarantined pest in the United States. Trogoderma species are characterized by their ability to withstand adverse conditions, including extended periods without food.

  Dermestidaestored-product-pestTrogodermagrain-pestMegatominae