Carpet Beetles typically measure between 1.5 to 4 mm in length.
Carpet Beetles have an oval-shaped body that is covered in tiny scales. They have six legs and two pairs of wings, although the wings of some species are reduced or absent.
Up to 3 meters (approx. 10 feet)
Slender and elongated with a broad head and a muscular body
50-100 cm
Slender and cylindrical body with a triangular-shaped head
The length of carrion beetles can vary depending on the species. They can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters in length.
Carrion beetles have a compact and robust body shape. They have a hard exoskeleton and strong flight wings. Their bodies are adapted for crawling and digging into decaying matter.
Average length of 80-150 cm
Cylindrical body with a relatively thick tail
Up to 1.2 meters (4 ft)
Stocky and muscular
1.5 to 2 meters (4.9 to 6.6 feet)
Large and flightless bird with a tall, casque-like structure on the head
40-50 cm
Compact and muscular
Up to 1 meter (3.3 feet)
Slender and cylindrical body, with a narrow head and a long tail
Up to 4 feet (1.2 meters)
Slender and slightly flattened
5 to 23 mm
Round abdomen with slender legs
Male: 22-26 inches; Female: 20-24 inches
Medium to large
20-26 inches
45-55 cm
Medium-sized, muscular
Varies depending on the species
Cylindrical
2.5 cm (0.98 in) to 3 meters (9.8 ft)
Slender and elongated
65-75 cm
Large and muscular
65-75 cm (25-30 inches)