There are three native species in Britain of the Anthrenus genus, of which the varied carpet beetle, Anthrenus verbasci, is a common house and museum pest. It is a small (1.5-3.5 mm) and round beetle ...

Bombardier beetles have the infamous ability to synthesize and release rapid bursts of stinky, burning-hot liquid from their rear ends. These noxious emissions can kill other insects, or startle ...

is one of the commonest pest insects of stored food. They are small, between 2-4 mm in length, and reddish-brown. The pantry, or Indian meal moth is a common pest of stored foods. As the yellowish ...