Varied carpet beetle larva Anthrenus verbasci Also called woolly bear
Full grown larva
Size: 0.5mm when first hatched to 5mm full grown
Shape: Oval
Colour: Cream with dark brown bands of hair
Antennae: Not visible
Distinguishing features: Hairy, banded appearance with brush of darker hairs at the rear end.
Empty cast skins or moults are often found, particularly on textiles.
Very similar to the larvae of Anthrenus sarnicus and they are very difficult to tell apart.
Larvae are pests of: Wool, fur, feathers, animal glue
Varied carpet beetle larva Anthrenus verbasci Also called woolly bear
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