Biscuit beetle Stegobium paniceum
Adult beetle, also known as the drugstore beetle or bread beetle
Size:2-4mm
Shape: Oval
Colour: reddish brown
Antennae: medium length, last three segments triangular
Distinguishing features: head not visible from above, wing cases have grooves and are covered in short hairs
Larvae are pests of: materials with a high starch content, such as biscuits, dried plant material, papier mache, books and pet food. They do not eat wood (unlike Furniture beetle).
Damage is: small round exit holes and copious frass.
Adults eat: very little but will bite their way out of food through many materials including aluminium foil, cardboard and leather.
Other info: adults fly when it is warm and are attracted to lights. Not find outside in the UK.
May be confused with Furniture beetle.
Size:2-4mm
Shape: Oval
Colour: reddish brown
Antennae: medium length, last three segments triangular
Distinguishing features: head not visible from above, wing cases have grooves and are covered in short hairs
Larvae are pests of: materials with a high starch content, such as biscuits, dried plant material, papier mache, books and pet food. They do not eat wood (unlike Furniture beetle).
Damage is: small round exit holes and copious frass.
Adults eat: very little but will bite their way out of food through many materials including aluminium foil, cardboard and leather.
Other info: adults fly when it is warm and are attracted to lights. Not find outside in the UK.
May be confused with Furniture beetle.
Biscuit beetle Stegobium paniceum
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