Larder Beetle

Natural Habitat

Found indoors in pantries, kitchens, and warehouses, or outdoors in bird and mammal nests.

Diet & Feeding

Scavengers that feed on high-protein animal products like cured meats, dried fish, pet food, feathers, and dead insects.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are active flyers and attracted to light; larvae are known for boring into soft materials like wood or insulation to pupate.

Risks & Benefits

Hazardous to stored food supplies as a pantry pest. They do not bite or sting humans, but their larvae can cause structural damage during pupation.

Identified on: 6/24/2026