Vodka beetle larvae Attagenus smirnovi
Group of larvae
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 2 spot carpet beetle larvae, Attagenus pellio.
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 2 spot carpet beetle larvae, Attagenus pellio.
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Vodka beetle larvae Attagenus smirnovi
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