Two spot carpet beetle Attagenus pellio larva
Full grown larva
Size: 1mm when first hatched to 10mm fully grown
Shape: Torpedo-shaped, tapering to the rear.
Colour: Dark brown bands
Antennae: Not visible
Distinguishing features: Hairs laid flat on back and there is a brush of long hairs at the tail end.
Note: These are extremely difficult to distinguish from vodka beetle larvae, Attagenus smirnovi.
Empty cast skins or moults are often found, particularly on textiles.
Larvae are pests of: Wool, fur, feathers. Larvae will eat insects and are common in historic houses
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Two spot carpet beetle Attagenus pellio larva
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