Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) Funiculus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae), a new species from Jordan

Holloway, G. J. (2026) Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) Funiculus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae), a new species from Jordan. Munis Entomology & Zoology, 21 (1). pp. 522-527. ISSN ISSN 1306-3022

Abstract/Summary

A new species, Anthrenus (Anthrenops) funiculus Holloway (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae) is described from Jordan and compared with A. A. eichleri Kadej & Háva, 2006 and A. A. aradensis Mawlood & Abdul-Rassoul, 2003 the most likely confounding species from the region. Differentiation is performed using habitus coloration, antennal and genital structure. Images of habitus, ventrites, antenna, and male and female genital structures are presented. Anthrenus funiculus is the first Anthrenops species described from Jordan.

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