Woolly weevil

Anthrenus Verbasci

The woolly flower beetle is 2-3.5 mm long, often very brightly colored and roundish to short-oval in shape. In spring and summer they are found feeding on pollen in flowers. The females fly into homes and warehouses to lay their eggs, where they lay 20 or more eggs individually on various materials. The hairy larvae hatch after just a few days. They are shy of light and often hide away from the feeding site behind skirting boards, cupboards and in other hiding places. The generation period is just under 1 year, whereby the beetles themselves only live for just under 2 weeks. They occur as creature feeders in homes and warehouses. Their importance as a wool pest is constantly increasing. The larvae prefer to feed on dry animal products of all kinds, such as wool fabrics and furs. Stuffed animals and insect collections can also be damaged.