Fabric Beetle Species in Thailand | Rentokil Pest Control

Common Fabric Beetle Species

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Knowing about the lifecycle and habits of different fabric beetle species can help to identify the most effective control methods.

Leather Beetle/Hide Beetle

(Dermestes maculatus)

Appearance

Lifecycle

Habits

Fur Beetle

(Attagenus pellio)

Appearance

Adult is 4–6 mm in length.
Reddish brown to black in colour with distinctive white spots; one on each wing cases.
Larva is 6 mm in length with long orange ‘tail’ of hairs.

Lifecycle

Habits

Mating takes place outdoors after which they fly indoors to lay eggs.
Common inhabitant of bird nests.
Larva feeds on dead insects and animal materials such as wools, feather and furs.
Adult feeds on pollen and nectar.

Varied Carpet Beetle

(Anthrenus verbasci)

Appearance

Adult is around 6.4 mm in length and in ladybird shape.
Wing covers (elytra) exhibit irregular pattern of white, brown, and dark yellow scales.
Wing covers of older adults are black.
Larva is 4-5 mm in length with a body covered in pattern of alternating light and dark-brown stripes.

Lifecycle

Habits

Larva rolls up when disturbed.
Hairs may be an irritant to some people.
Larva known as “woolly bear”.
Larva feeds on dead animals and animal products, such as wool, silk, leather and fur.
A common pest in museums and houses.

Common Fabric Beetle Species