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Latin name: Anthrenus verbasci
Size: Between 3 and 5mms long
Distribution: Found throughout the UK
Months seen: March to October
Food: The adult beetles feed on nectar and pollen. The larvae feed on dry materials and dead insects. They have been known to reduce museum collections to piles of dust.
Habitat: Woods, parks, gardens and sometimes inside houses.
Special features: The adult beetles sometimes appear on walls and window sills in spring and early summer. The patterns can vary, but they mostly feature a zig-zag of light and dark
colouration.
The females like to fly inside houses to lay their eggs. There can be up to 100 eggs, and when they hatch, the young
feed on woolen clothing and carpets, especially soiled materials.
 The larvae
of these beetles are commonly called 'wooly bears' on account of their bristly haired appearance.
Animal ID Charts and Books in the Nature Shop
UK Safari Beetle Section
UK Safari Creepy-Crawlies Section
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