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Adult(s)
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The varied carpet beetle has a color pattern on its back of white, brownish and yellowish scales on a black background. Adults measure 1/16 inch (2 mm) long or slightly longer. This species is common in stored grain and in many flowers, especially spirea, where it feeds on pollen.
The information for this submission into the image library was provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. A more detailed report on this submission can be found in the KDA Field Manual: Insects in Kansas. To obtain a copy of Publication #S131: Insects in Kansas contact K-State Research and Extension, Department of Communications distribution center at (785) 532-5830
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Friday, April 18, 2014
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Saturday, May 10, 2014
