(Attagenus pellio)
Biology:
The spotted fur beetle, which belongs to the bacon beetle family, grows up to 5 mm long. It is black-brown in color and has an elongated white spot on both elytra. The up to 12 mm long, golden-yellow to reddish-brown larvae are hairy and have a very long bristly tail. The beetles, which are native to our country, seek out flowers to feed on pollen (ripening feeding).
The appearance, lifestyle and damage pattern of the monochrome black to brown colored dark fur beetle(Attagenus piceus) correspond to those of the spotted fur beetle.
Damage:
In nature, fur beetles are one of the animal species that ensure that mummified animal carcasses with fur are removed. In a human environment, however, they become material pests.
Damage is primarily caused by the larvae eating holes and hairs in furs, carpets, fabrics and blankets. The fur hairs are eaten away at the base so that they fall out in clumps.
