Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthrenus scrophulariae
Posted by eguzki on 16-04-2007 18:18
#1
Location: Hungary
Habitat: Orchard
Size: Few mm
Date: 15-04-07
It has been appeared on the blossoms of pear-tree.
Edited by eguzki on 17-04-2007 17:52
Posted by eguzki on 16-04-2007 20:01
#2
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Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-04-2007 21:49
#3
I think it is
Anthrenus scrophulariae.
Edited by Tony Irwin on 16-04-2007 21:52
Posted by ChrisR on 17-04-2007 09:57
#4
Wow ... an
Anthrenus that entomologists might actually be pleased to see ;)
Posted by eguzki on 17-04-2007 17:57
#5
Thank you Tony!!
Chris,
Why might this beetle be interesting to see an entomologists?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-04-2007 21:17
#6
Several
Anthrenus species are dreadful pests in insect collections - very destructive and difficult to control. So a non-pest species is very welcome!
Posted by ChrisR on 18-04-2007 09:15
#7
Yes, sorry - that was a joke for anyone who has ever tried to keep an insect collection for any length of time.
Anthrenus are notorious for invading any store boxes and cabinets that have even the smallest cracks and then their larvae devour the dead insects, usually leaving small piles of dust and wings :(