carpet beetles

A form of carpet beetle — Any of numerous species of beetles in the family Dermestidae, especially in the genus Anthrenus, which are pests that cause extensive damage to wool, leather, silk, feathers, many stored products, and animal specimens.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of carpet beetle
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