Anthrenus umbra

Anthrenus umbra is a species of carpet beetle in the subgenus Anthrenus of the genus Anthrenus, family Dermestidae. It is known from Mexico (Sonora) and the United States (Arizona).^[1][2]

Adult A. umbra . Head view

Anthrenus umbra
Dorsal image
Lateral image
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Suborder:	Polyphaga
Family:	Dermestidae
Genus:	Anthrenus
Subgenus:	Anthrenus
Species:	A. umbra
Binomial name
Anthrenus umbra Beal, 1998

See also

• Anthrenus maculatus species group

Similar species:

• Anthrenus isabellinus, present on the east of United States. Fully covered in white scales in varieties
• Anthrenus omoi, present in North America
• Anthrenus chiton and Anthrenus thoracicus, from United States