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Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) funiculus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae), a new species from Jordan
Abstract : A new species, Anthrenus (Anthrenops) funiculus Holloway (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae) is described from Jordan and compared with A. A. eichleri Kadej & Háva, 2006 and A. A. aradensis Mawlood & Abdul-Rassoul, 2003 the most likely confounding species from the region. Differentiation is performed using habitus coloration, antennal and genital structure. Images of habitus, ventrites, antenna, and male and female genital structures are presented. Anthrenus funiculus is the first Anthrenops species described from Jordan.