Hairy fungus beetle Typhaea stercorea
Adult beetle
Size: 1.5-2.5mm
Shape: Oval
Colour: Brown
Antennae: Medium with a club
Distinguishing features: Hairy abdomen and thorax.
Larvae are pests of: mouldy grain
Damage: Larvae can occasionally damage damp paper and books
Adults eat: Not known
They are indicators of high local humidity. One or two specimens do not indicate a problem, large numbers indicate that the damp source needs to be investigated.
Size: 1.5-2.5mm
Shape: Oval
Colour: Brown
Antennae: Medium with a club
Distinguishing features: Hairy abdomen and thorax.
Larvae are pests of: mouldy grain
Damage: Larvae can occasionally damage damp paper and books
Adults eat: Not known
They are indicators of high local humidity. One or two specimens do not indicate a problem, large numbers indicate that the damp source needs to be investigated.
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Hairy fungus beetle Typhaea stercorea
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