Anthrenus
Pronunciation : An*thre"nus
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: 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. scrophulari?. The larv? are commonly confounded with moths.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913