Attagenus unicolor

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Source: Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series - IPM Images

Attagenus unicolor (Brahm) - (black carpet beetle)

The beetle attacks wool-textiles, furs and other products of animal-origin as well as grain products. It is mainly a pest in North America and Asia, but is also present in Europe.


Vernacular names
• Deutsch: Dunkler Pelzkäfer
• English: black carpet beetle
• Français: attagène des tapis

Synonyms:
Attagenus megatoma

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