Holloway G.J. (2026). Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) [sic] funiculus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae), a new species from Jordan. Munis Entomology & Zoology 21(1): 522-527.

Author(s)	Holloway, Graham J.
Title	Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) [sic] funiculus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae), a new species from Jordan
Journal Title	Munis Entomology & Zoology
URL	https://www.munisentzool.org/Issue/abstract/anthrenus-anthrenodes-funiculus-coleoptera-dermestidae-megatominae-a-new-species-from-jordan_14613
Volume	21
Issue	1
Page(s)	522-527
Date	January 1, 2026
Keywords
License	Open Access
Abstract	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.
ISSN	1306-3022
Document Type	Journal Article
Language	English
Publisher	MRG
Citation Key	Holloway2026Anthrenus

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Taxon Name	Cited As (Verbatim)	Relationship	Status	Page / Notes
Anthrenus funiculus	Anthrenus (Anthrenops) funiculus	Original Description	accepted	p. 523 Remark: Described in subgenus Anthrenops; the title "A. (Anthrenodes) [sic] funiculus" is simply an editorial mistake (G.J. Holloway, pers. comm. - 21 June 2026)