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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN May 04, 2014

Any idea what these little things are? I've seen them on something else in my yard, too, but don't recall what.

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN May 04, 2014

Hope this will be a little clearer.

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steadycam3 Houston Heights, TX(Zone 9a) May 04, 2014

I had those last year on my white yarrow but unable to ever get a photo clear enough to get an ID. You should have better luck. Your photo is clear.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND May 05, 2014

These are adult carpet beetles that appear to be in the genus Anthrenus - do NOT bring them indoors! These beetles are harmless pollen feeders, but their larvae can be destructive pests.

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN May 05, 2014

Thank you, Flapdoodle. It's nice to know something about them.

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steadycam3 Houston Heights, TX(Zone 9a) May 05, 2014

Yes, thanks flapdoodle.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND May 05, 2014

You're quite welcome. These beetles also are good flyers, so if you have flowering bushes near a doorway, they may gain entry to a house that way...

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN May 05, 2014

Glad mine is in the very back of the yard! Thanks for the warnings.

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