Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) – I found this little beetle on my bedroom windowsill. They are around 2-3mm (1/8in) long. Double-click image for a closer look.
© Peter Hillman ♦ 16th March 2020 ♦ Staffordshire ♦ Nikon D7200
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great shot 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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I really like the antennae on these critters.At first I thought this one just lived around carpet, but then I took another look and realized its patterning resembles carpet, too.
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You wasn’t far off the mark there, Linda. The larvae of this beetle will eat the fibres of your carpet if you have them resident in your house. I think this one flew in the window … well I hope it did!
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Quite the design on this fellow….spiffy.
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Wow, fantastic picture! I know them from my windowsill too. They would love to come in these little fellas 😉
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Thank you 🙂 Yes, they sure would!
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Nice detail, Pete. I hope it’s just visiting. 😏
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So do I! Thank you 🙂
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Aptly named given it’s woven appearance and diet. Super cool picture Pete!
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Thank you, Sandra 🙂 You don’t really want them in your house.
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Such a pretty pattern – super capture, Pete!
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Thank you, Eliza 🙂
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The tiny scales (?) on its head, thorax, and wing covers are so reminiscent of those on a butterfly’s wing–quite unexpected!
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It is unusual for a beetle to have scales like that, I guess. But that’s what they look like.
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Awesome macro once again! No wonder it is called a carpet beetle… look at that design on it 😀
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Thank you very much, Indira! 🙂 They not only look like a carpet, but they will also ‘eat’ your carpet. Be well there, and stay safe.
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Whoa, what the…? I thought this was a weird type of ladybird, but the
Carpety scales are a bit far out. How common is this as I’ve never seen a beetle like this?
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They are fairly common. I found another today on my bathroom floor. I am glad it is tiled, for they do like to eat your carpets, well the larvae, does. I think (I hope!) they are flying in through the windows.
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I will keep my eyes open in case these distinctive critters turn up here.
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