Does anyone know what this bug is? It's brown/black with white spots. I can't seem to find it anywhere. We have found one at a time around the house, every day or so. Can anyone help? Location UK
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I believe this might be a 6-spot ground beetle (sometimes called Domino beetle). The spots near the neck (thorax) may have merged -- entirely natural. While your photo is very good for detail, it's hard to gauge the size. The 6-spot (Anthia sexguttata) adult females can be as large as 1.5 cm. Please see this page for photos: www.inaturalist.org/
I neglected to add that the 6-pot beetle originates in southeast Asia. I'm not familiar with U.K. invasive species watch list but thought to mention.
Hi thanks, it does look similar, however this bug is very small, no where near the size of the 6-spoted beetle.
It looks like you have the 6-spotted spider beetle and it is fairly common in the UK.
www.animal.photos/
You can find ways to DIY and eliminate these bugs yourself or you can check with any local store that sells insecticides about something to fill these bugs.
Here are some links pertaining to the 6-spotted spider beetle:
en.wikipedia.org/
www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/
bugguide.net/
Here are suggestions for getting rid of beetles:
www.orkin.com/
Ah ha! Yes this looks like it! Thank you so much!! It has put my mind to rest it's not a carpet beetle lol
erinleestewart is absolutely right. This is Six-spotted Spider Beetle - Ptinus sexpunctatus, one of the spider beetles, so-called because of their long legs and roundish bodies, although in this particular species the body is less rounded than in some other members of the genus. It is very small (2-4.5-5.5 mm) with brown (varies from light to dark brown, sometimes a little darker) pitted elytra marked with pale creamy patches. This tiny beetle has the distinction of having previously been discovered in the nests of bees. Most often seen in summer.
It could be a carpet beetle. Vacuum thoroughly and empty the bag outside. Spray an insecticide.
I have looked at lots of photos of carpet beetles, as we thought it was that, but it appears to have a longer body that carpet beetles. Thanks.
It may be a tiger beetle. They come in many spotted colors. Does it run really fast?
This is from the Dermestidae family- better known as a Varied Carpet Beetle. They love clothe fibers and animal matter.
I'm fairly certain this is a six-spot spider beetle:
Here is some quick info on them:
Are spider beetles harmful?
How Do I Get Rid of American Spider Beetles?
Clean up - Throw away all infested food.
Vacuum - Vacuum pantry and cabinet shelves thoroughly. This will remove any food residue that larvae might eat. ...
Practice good food storage habits - Store new food products in sealed containers.
Hope this helps.
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