Attagenus brunneus is a 2.9–5mm long species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae, found in North America and Europe. It is a detritovorous alien invasive species in Europe, living in buildings.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Attagenus brunneus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Dermestidae
- Genus
- Attagenus
- Species
- Attagenus brunneus
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