Anthrenus oceanicus
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| Anthrenus oceanicus | |
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| File:NHMUK014092676 Anthrenus s.str. oceanicus Fauvel whole dorsal X 2.5.jpg | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Family: | Dermestidae |
| Genus: | Anthrenus |
| Subgenus: | Anthrenus |
| Species: | A. oceanicus
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| Binomial name | |
| Anthrenus oceanicus Fauvel, 1903
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Anthrenus (Anthrenus) oceanicus, is a species of skin beetle native to Hawaii, India, China, Indonesia (Java, Madura, Malaysia), Sri Lanka, New Caledonia and Mauritius. It is introduced to Egypt, French Polynesia, Czech Republic and England particularly with commodities.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Description
[edit | edit source]Body length is about 2.5 to 2.25 mm. First abdominal sternite is without a black lateral spot. The elytral transverse band is white and broad.[4][7]
Relationship to humans
[edit | edit source]This species can seriously damage carpets and other woollen goods in stores.[3]
References
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