Genus Trogoderma Dejean, 1821

Type species: Anthrenus elongatulus Fabricius, 1801 .

Recognition of the genus Trogoderma . Body subparallel to narrowly ovate, moderately to strongly convex, with recumbent to erect setation. Head with conspicuous median ocellus. Antennal club consists of 3–9 antennomeres. Antennal cavity closed. Prosternum forming a collar under which external mouthparts fit when head is retracted. Protibiae without spines on dorsal (= outer) face.