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Bed Bug ID Needed [a: Anthrenus (carpet beetle) larva]

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  1. wellthisisfun

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    Posted 5 months ago
    Wed Jan 11 2017 4:34:05
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    I woke up and was scratching my neck raw in my sleep, and then found this guy on my pillow. Any ID would be greatly appreciated.

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    Posted 5 months ago
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    Looks like the larva of a species of Anthrenus, a carpet beetle. There are specialized hairs called hastisetae in certain sections on its body that are known to cause a dermatitis.

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    Posted 5 months ago
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    Okay thank you so much! I thought it looked different than most bed bug photos I've seen but I wanted a second opinion.


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