Golden spider beetle Niptus hololeucus
Adult
Size: 3-4mm
Shape: round thorax, round body. Spider-like.
Colour: Golden brown
Antennae: Long, no club
Distinguishing features: Covered with golden hairs, spider-like.
Larvae are scavengers of: dried food, dried plants.
Damage: Round exit holes, tunnels in food, frass.
Adults eat: Very little but do drink water and are long lived
Often found on: bird's nests, dead animals and insects
Note: the larvae excavate cavities when they pupate, which they do in a silk cocoon. They may damage books, paper and wood.
Size: 3-4mm
Shape: round thorax, round body. Spider-like.
Colour: Golden brown
Antennae: Long, no club
Distinguishing features: Covered with golden hairs, spider-like.
Larvae are scavengers of: dried food, dried plants.
Damage: Round exit holes, tunnels in food, frass.
Adults eat: Very little but do drink water and are long lived
Often found on: bird's nests, dead animals and insects
Note: the larvae excavate cavities when they pupate, which they do in a silk cocoon. They may damage books, paper and wood.
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Golden spider beetle Niptus hololeucus
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