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Anthrenus verbasci larva ?
Don Micro
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Posted on 17-08-2010 00:32
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 Hello all,

I found this 4mm larva on our wall in the house.
Could it be the carpet beetle Anthrenus verbasci?

Thanks!

Kim
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 It looks like verbasci, but there are other species of Anthrenus that have very similar larvae.
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 Thanks Tony. I'll make it Anthrenus sp..
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