Australian spider beetle larva Ptinus tectus
Fully grown larva removed from food
Size: 1mm when first hatched to 5mm when fully grown.
Shape: Always in a C shape
Colour: White
Antennae: Not visible
Distinguishing features: All spider beetle larvae look very similar and are hard to identify to species.
Head and jaws are generally darker. Covered in translucent hairs, although these are difficult to see.
Larvae are pests of: Dried food, dried plants, found in birds' nests
Size: 1mm when first hatched to 5mm when fully grown.
Shape: Always in a C shape
Colour: White
Antennae: Not visible
Distinguishing features: All spider beetle larvae look very similar and are hard to identify to species.
Head and jaws are generally darker. Covered in translucent hairs, although these are difficult to see.
Larvae are pests of: Dried food, dried plants, found in birds' nests
Australian spider beetle larva Ptinus tectus
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