Community identification
Probably a spider beetle
Possibly Ptinus sp. (identification uncertain from the photo)
- Order & Family
- Coleoptera, Ptinidae
- Size
- About 2–4 mm long.
Natural Habitat
Indoors, especially in stored food, pantry debris, nests, and other dry organic material.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on dry stored foods and other organic debris; adults may feed little or not at all.
Behavior Patterns
Small, rounded, mottled beetles that can resemble spiders because of their long legs and antennae. They are usually active in dark, undisturbed places.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and pets, but some species can infest and damage stored foods or household materials.