Biscuit beetle larva Stegobium paniceum
Larva removed from food. These are rarely seen as they live in tunnels. They are very difficult to distinguish from Furniture beetle larvae.
Size: 1mm when first hatched to 4mm when fully grown
Shape: C shaped
Colour: White with dark head
Antennae: Not visible
Distinguishing features: C shaped
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.
Size: 1mm when first hatched to 4mm when fully grown
Shape: C shaped
Colour: White with dark head
Antennae: Not visible
Distinguishing features: C shaped
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.
Biscuit beetle larva Stegobium paniceum
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