Attagenus pellio
Attagenus pellio, the fur beetle or carpet beetle, is an important pest damaging stored products such as furs, skins, textiles and grain.
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Attagenus pelio is a 4–6 mm-long oval shaped insect with two patches of white hair on the elytra.
See also
References
- Granousky TA. 1997. Stored Product Pests. In Handbook of Pest Control, 8th Ed. Hedges SA, Moreland D (editors). Mallis Handbook and Technical Training Company
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