Anthrenus verbasci

Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle at Wodonga, VIC

Anthrenus verbasci at Wodonga, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 02:32 PM
Anthrenus verbasci at Wodonga, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 02:32 PM
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Anthrenus verbasci 7 Jan 2025 AlisonMilton
Anthrenus verbasci 28 Dec 2024 KylieWaldon

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?variegated carpet beetle? They seems very tiny and blacker but the pattern looks like them.

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KimberiRP wrote:
   7 Jan 2025
Yes, Anthrenus verbasci

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  • Angophora species gum tree Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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