Differentiation of Anthrenus fuscus from Anthrenocerus australis (Coleoptera; Dermestidae)

Holloway, G. J., Querner, P. and Pinniger, D. (2026) Differentiation of Anthrenus fuscus from Anthrenocerus australis (Coleoptera; Dermestidae). Journal of Natural Science Collections, 14. pp. 30-34. ISSN 2053-1133

Abstract/Summary

Accurate identification of pest species is the first line of defence for Museum IPM managers. Here we illustrate how to differentiate between two species that are on occasions found in museums and historic houses: Anthrenus fuscus and Anthrenocerus australis. The species can easily be differentiated with a microscope on the basis of antennal structure, or the presence of scales or hairs on the dorsum.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/id/eprint/129363
Official URL	https://www.natsca.org/article/2927
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences > Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Central Services > Academic and Governance Services > University Museums and Special Collections
Publisher	Natural Sciences Collections Association
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