"Figure 9- Anthrenus scrofulariae, enlarged; the short line shows natural size. a, b, larvae; c, pupa; d, imago" Elliot Coues, 1884 Carpet beetles are very small more oval to rounded shape. Their bright colorful scales vary in shades of tan, brown, red, gray, and white.

Various Stages of a Carpet Beetle

"Figure 9- Anthrenus scrofulariae, enlarged; the short line shows natural size. a, b, larvae; c, pupa;…

"Figure 10- Dermestes lardarius (Larder beetle) enlarged. a, larva; b, an enlarged hair; c, imago." Elliot Coues, 1884. The Larder beetle is small, black to brown in color with a light yellow spotted band around its abdomen. The legs and undersides are covered with yellow hairs.

Larder Beetle Larvae and Imago

"Figure 10- Dermestes lardarius (Larder beetle) enlarged. a, larva; b, an enlarged hair; c, imago."…