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MAD_King Antioch, TN Feb 16, 2011

Hope you can see it on the pics. I have no idea what it is. I get them from time ot time in my kitchen.

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MAD_King Antioch, TN Feb 16, 2011

Here is a better picture

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Feb 16, 2011

This is a carpet beetle (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in the genus Anthrenus; their larvae (see http://tinyurl.com/ox6k2d for an example) will feed on a very wide range of organic materials, including wool and silken fabrics as well as some pantry items. See http://tinyurl.com/yun78p for a fact sheet that includes control recommendations.

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MAD_King Antioch, TN Feb 16, 2011

Thank you for your quick reply. I have a brand new carpet in my apt. So my they smelled the fresh food? lol

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Sheila_FW Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Feb 18, 2011

Or came with the new carpet from where it was stored.

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