''Anthrenus (Anthrenus) oceanicus'', is a species of

skin beetle Dermestidae are a family of Coleoptera that are commonly referred to as skin beetles or carpet beetles. Other common names include larder beetles, hide or leather beetles, and khapra beetles. There are over 1,800 species described. Dermestids ha ...

native to Hawaii, India, China, Indonesia (Java, Madura, Malaysia), Sri Lanka, New Caledonia and Mauritius. It is introduced to Egypt, French Polynesia, Czech Republic and England particularly with commodities.

Description

Body length is about 2.5 to 2.25 mm. First abdominal sternite is without a black lateral spot. The elytral transverse band is white and broad.

Relationship to humans

This species can seriously damage carpets and other woollen goods in stores.

References

Dermestidae oceanicus Anthrenus pimpinellae complex Beetles of Asia Beetles of Oceania Insects of Sri Lanka Pest insects Beetles described in 1903 Taxa named by Charles Adolphe Albert Fauvel {{Dermestidae-stub