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

Author(s)Holloway, Graham J.; Querner, Pascal; Pinniger, David
Title
Differentiation of Anthrenus fuscus from Anthrenocerus australis (Coleoptera; Dermestidae)
Journal TitleJournal of Natural Science Collections
URLhttps://www.natsca.org/article/2927
Volume14
Page(s)30-34
DateJanuary 2026
Keywords
License
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International [Open Access]
Abstract
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.
Document TypeJournal Article
Citation Keyholloway2026differentiation

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Associated Taxa (2)

Taxon NameCited As (Verbatim)RelationshipStatusPage / Notes
Anthrenus fuscus Anthrenus fuscus
Morphology
accepted
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Anthrenocerus australis Anthrenocerus australis
Morphology
accepted
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