Smooth Spider Beetle

Found in dark, damp environments such as warehouses, mills, granaries, and basements; often associated with debris or nesting materials.

Generalist scavengers that feed on dried organic materials, including grain, flour, dried fruit, wool, animal skins, and rodent droppings.

Nocturnal and flightless; their globular, shiny appearance mimics a spider or large mite. They can survive long periods without food and undergo complete metamorphosis.

Primarily a nuisance household pest that can contaminate stored food products; they possess no venom and do not bite humans or pets.