The larvae which are the true pests of this species are typically longer in body length and are a reddish brown colour.
Black carpet beetle australia.
The australian carpet beetle is a native member of a small but significant group of beetles family dermestidae that frequently invade homes and whose larvae feed on carpets and similar fabrics.
Even though it is the larvae that cause destruction you should get rid of the adults.
Small and oval shaped the black carpet beetle is a black colour with brown legs and short antennae.
Carpet beetle larvae will eat all manner of animal material including wool fur silk felt feathers and leather.
The larvae are bigger than the adults.
Like most beetles black carpet beetles have wings and they can fly.
Larvae hatch from eggs in the spring and early.
Female black carpet beetles can lay up to 100 eggs and their larvae can stay in the larval stage for up to 3 years.
The larvae of the beetle are small fluffy grubs 4mm 5mm long brown with banded stripes.
It is the larvae of the beetle that are a common household pest.
Similar species of moth and beetle are found worldwide.
The larvae do all the damage the adults only eat pollen.
Australian carpet beetle anthrenocerus australis furniture carpet beetle anthrenus flavipes black carpet beetle attagenus unicolor learn more below about the different types of textile pests found in australia.
As they mature these bugs gradually become dark and black.
The australian carpet beetle is a native beetle that feeds on pollens and is found throughout australia in woodlands forests gardens and urban areas.
Black carpet beetles are found throughout australia.