Black Larder Beetle

Commonly found indoors in kitchens, pantries, and storage areas; outdoors, they are found in bird nests, animal carcasses, and organic debris.

Scavengers that feed on dry animal matter, including dried fish, meat, pet food, cheese, wool, feathers, and silk.

They are predominantly nocturnal and attracted to lights. Their life cycle includes larval stages where they are hairy and very active feeders, often boring into soft materials to pupate.

Considered a household pest due to their ability to damage stored food and natural fibers. They do not bite humans but can cause minor skin irritation or allergies through contact with their larval hairs.