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Anthrenus fuscus Olivier, 1789 Male
Family: Dermestidae
Size: 2.6 mm (2.0 to 3.4 mm)
Distribution: Palaearctic (Europe, Asia and North Africa)
Biology: The beetles are found on flowers, the larvae feed on dried animal products. The larvae also cause damage to insect collections or stuffed birds and mammals
Location: Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Kulmbach, Oberkodach, in the house
leg.det. U.Schmidt, 7.IV.1984
Photo: U.Schmidt, 2022

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