Golden spider beetle

Niptus hololeucus

Appearance

•  Adult - 3 - 4.5mm in length. Ovoid abdomen with a pinched waist. Whole body covered in golden - yellow hairs.
•  Larva - similar to Australian spider beetle.

Lifecycle

•  16 - 7 months at 20°C. Adults can live up to 9 months.

Habits

•  Sometimes linked to the damage of textiles in the domestic home.
•  Adults appear in greater numbers in June/July and October/November