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Anthrenus
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What's The Definition Of Anthrenus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Anthrenus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Anthrenus: See Also | Anthrenus In Webster's Dictionary \An*thre"nus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a hornet.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A genus of small beetles, several of which, in the larval
state, are very destructive to woolen goods, fur, etc. The
common ``museum pest'' is {A. varius}; the carpet beetle is
{A. scrophulari[ae]}. The larv[ae] are commonly confounded
with moths.
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