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Carpet Beetle

Anthrenus lepidus

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Field Notes

Description:

Small beetle about 2 mm long with brown and creme pattern.

Habitat:

Unknown yellow wildflower in Oak forest.

Reference Links:

Species Anthrenus lepidus - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMay 19, 2013

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