| anthrenus | <zoology> 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. Scrophulariae. The larvae are commonly confounded with moths. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A hornet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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