Larder Beetle

Natural Habitat

Found indoors in pantries, kitchens, or near animal remains; outdoors in bird nests or carrion

Diet & Feeding

Proteins such as dried meats, cheese, pet food, feathers, hair, and dead insects

Behavior Patterns

Active year-round indoors; larvae are highly mobile and bore into soft materials like wood or insulation to pupate

Risks & Benefits

Significant pest of stored food and animal products; can cause structural damage during pupation but helps decompose organic matter in the wild

Identified on: 6/20/2026