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Copyright © 2005 Bill DuPree

small beetle - Anthrenus verbasci

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA
May 13, 2005
Size: 3 or 4 mm

Contributed by Bill DuPree on 15 May, 2005 - 7:10pm
Last updated 29 May, 2007 - 3:31am

Moved

Moved from carpet beetles.

… Boris Büche, 29 May, 2007 - 3:31am

carpet beetle

Thanks everyone. You had to look close. These beetles were all over the place.
Bill DuPree

… Bill DuPree, 15 May, 2005 - 8:40pm

Very nice image.

This may be the best image I've seen of Anthrenus. Considering what they do to my insect collection, this is the highest flattery I can give:-) Nice work, Bill.

… Eric R. Eaton, 16 May, 2005 - 2:31pm

Thanks Eric

Thanks very much. I'm flattered you like it. This was shot with my new Canon 65 mm macro. It's perfect for these small bugs.
Bill DuPree
Atlanta, GA

… Bill DuPree, 16 May, 2005 - 6:46pm

we agree

more images of

… john and jane balaban, 15 May, 2005 - 8:16pm

Pretty sure

it's a carpet beetle.

… Lynette Elliott, 15 May, 2005 - 8:11pm

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