That was very helpful. Thank you both. Elpida Christophoridou Head of Conservation Dept Ephorate of Antiquities of Imathia Veroia Greece ________________________________________ Από: [email protected] [[email protected]] Αποστολή: Τετάρτη, 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2014 7:19 μμ Προς: [email protected] Θέμα: [pestlist] RE: insect ID
No, not a small cicada, but a leafhopper a member of family Cicadellidae. Carpet beetles will, of course, feed on dead cicadellids trapped in the building. The other pictures are shed skins of a dermestid larva. I agree - probably a species of Anthrenus. Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E. Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist Division of Invertebrate Zoology American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, New York 10024-5192 [email protected] 212-769-5613 voice 212-769-5277 fax The New York Entomological Society, Inc. www.nyentsoc.org [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 9:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [pestlist] SV: insect ID Dear Elpida I believe the insect on your first picture (016) to be a small cicada - they are, to my knowledge, not considered a museum pest and rather harmless. The other pictures show a cast skin from what I think is an Anthrenus sp. larva, no idea about the precise species. But carpet beetle and, how it is called in some countries, museum beetle belong to this genus, both being museum pests feeding on insect collections, feathers, fur, wool and silk. You'd better keep an eye on those and check items for further larvae and damage. The adult beetles can often be found on window sills in the spring, indicating that you might have an infestation somewhere in the building. Hope that helps and that maybe somebody more proficient can confirm! Best regards, Simon Schölch Konserveringstekniker / Dipl.-Rest. Bevaringscenter Fyn Øhavsmuseet Østergade 25 DK-5900 Rudkøbing Tlf. + 45 63 51 63 12 -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] Sendt: 1. december 2014 10:55 Til: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Emne: [pestlist] insect ID Good day to all Could anyone help ID these two insects please? - Last 3 photos belong to the same insect (cast skin?) Thank you Elpida Christophoridou Head of conservation Dept. Ephorate of Antiquities Imathia's Veroia Greece
