Black Carpet Beetle
Most commonly encountered and economically important carpet beetle. It has been cited with respect to allergic responses in humans.
- Common Name: Black Carpet Beetle
- Scentific Name: Attagenus unicolor (Brahm)
- Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Coleoptera/Dermestidae
- Metamorphosis: Complete
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Size
Adults about 1/8 to 1/4".
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Color
Dark brown to black.
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Biology
Eggs are laid in lint which has accumulated in dark and secluded places.
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Habit
General feeders on both animal and plant materials.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties