Bug indentification please

[Lindsay-c]

Found this little critter in my room a couple of nights ago. It was approximately 3mm in length and had wings like a ladybird.

Apologies for the bad quality of the pictures but any ideas?

[shenk1]

Looks like a carpet beetle to me.

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by shenk1

Looks like a carpet beetle to me.

Agree it is the Varied Carpet Beetle, Anthrenus verbasci- one not to welcome into your abode!

[Lindsay-c]

arghh another pest !

ha, don't even have a carpet in here

There are birds nesting above my window and I think they have got into the attic so I wonder if thats where it came from ?

anyone know what to do about them if I spot any more?

[nightshade]

They do like wool wether in carpets ot sweaters

[shenk1]

When we get them I lick my finger , touch them (they stick) and flick them out of the window.

Like I used to do with bogies.....Pick Em,Lick Em,Roll Em n Flick Em

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by shenk1

When we get them I lick my finger , touch them (they stick) and flick them out of the window.

Like I used to do with bogies.....Pick Em,Lick Em,Roll Em n Flick Em

I'm glad I've just finished eating!!

[shenk1]

Like I said .......I used to flick mine

[Klaas Reißmann]

Hi everybody,

Anthrenus verbasci is a species of Europe. Those beetles live of dry keratine like hairs, feathers, chitin and others. Normally they find everything they need outside, but this beetle is absolutely common in houses. Nearly everyone will find a few during the year in the house. It's becoming a problem when there are more than five to ten beetles during a few days. Than something is wrong. As long as it is one, or two on a week, there is no problem.

Regards
Klaas

[Lindsay-c]

many thanks for the responses

nothing to worry about for now then, eh

thank you Klaas for that information