Definition of Carpet beetle

(Zool.) a small beetle (Anthrenus scrophulariæ), which, in the larval state, does great damage to carpets and other woolen goods; - also called buffalo bug.

See also: Carpet

Related Words

Anthrenus scrophulariae, beetle, black carpet beetle, buffalo carpet beetle, carpet bug, Dermestidae, family Dermestidae


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