Larder Beetle (Larva)

Natural Habitat

Pantries, warehouses, bird nests, and museum collections; anywhere with high-protein organic matter.

Diet & Feeding

Scavengers that consume animal products like cured meats, dried fish, pet food, cheese, animal hides, and feathers.

Behavior Patterns

The larvae are active crawlers that seek out food sources; they are known for boring into soft wood, cork, or insulation to create a pupation chamber.

Risks & Benefits

A common pest that can damage food supplies and stored animal products; beneficial in nature for recycling organic debris.

Identified on: 1/8/2026