noun
carpet beetle; Anthrenus verbasci
A small beetle whose larvae are known as household pests that feed on natural fibers, dried food, and insect specimens. The Japanese name literally means 'princess round bonito flake bug', referring to its rounded shape and pattern.
ヒメマルカツオブシムシの幼虫が衣類を食害することがある。
The larvae of the carpet beetle can sometimes damage clothing.
標本箱の中にヒメマルカツオブシムシが発生した。
Carpet beetles appeared inside the specimen box.