Variegated Carpet Beetle

Anthrenus verbasci (L.)

A very common insect in Britain, the adult beetles live outside during the summer. The larvae need a high animal protein diet and can be routinely found in dry bird's nests. They usually enter domestic property via the roof spaces and then go on to infest carpets, animal fur and skins causing widespread damage. They will often eat natural fibres found in sweeping brushes and mops!

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Conservation status
They are not listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.