The larvae of A. verbasci are a common household pest.
Adult beetles usually lay their eggs in air ducts, in closets, under furniture, or under baseboards.
Once hatched and until they pupate into adults, the larvae hide in dark, undisturbed areas and feed on organic material.
The larvae are thus responsible for the damage of various items, such as furniture, clothing, blankets, furs, and carpets.
They are commonly found in musical instruments which have been stored for lengthy periods of time, feeding on pads and felts most commonly found in woodwind instruments.
The larvae of A. verbasci are a common household pest. Adult beetles usually lay their eggs in air ducts, in closets, under furniture, or under baseboards. Once hatched and until they pupate into adults, the larvae hide in dark, undisturbed areas and feed on organic material. The larvae are thus responsible for the damage of various items, such as furniture, clothing, blankets, furs, and carpets. They are commonly found in musical instruments which have been stored for lengthy periods of time, feeding on pads and felts most commonly found in woodwind instruments.
Varied carpet beetle