Australian carpet beetle larvae Anthrenocerus australis
Larvae
Size: 0.5mm when first hatched to 5mm full grown
Shape: Oval, tapering at the rear end
Colour: Brown with dark bands of hair
Antennae: Not visible
Distinguishing features: Hairy, banded appearance with a slender brush of dark hairs at the rear end.
Empty cast skins or moults are often found.
Very similar to the larvae of Anthrenus and apart from the slender brush at the back, they are very difficult to tell apart. They are very active and quick moving.
Larvae are pests of: Wool, fur, feathers, animal glue
These are common in Australia but rare in the UK.
Size: 0.5mm when first hatched to 5mm full grown
Shape: Oval, tapering at the rear end
Colour: Brown with dark bands of hair
Antennae: Not visible
Distinguishing features: Hairy, banded appearance with a slender brush of dark hairs at the rear end.
Empty cast skins or moults are often found.
Very similar to the larvae of Anthrenus and apart from the slender brush at the back, they are very difficult to tell apart. They are very active and quick moving.
Larvae are pests of: Wool, fur, feathers, animal glue
These are common in Australia but rare in the UK.
Australian carpet beetle larvae Anthrenocerus australis
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