Plaster Beetles

Family - Lathridiidae

Appearance

•  About 1.5mm.

Habits

•  Plaster beetles do not damage property since they feed exclusively on moulds and exist only under damp conditions conducive to mould growth.
•  May contaminate food.
•  Minor pests on damp plaster, particularly in newly–built houses. Also in mills and warehouses where they may infest damp foodstuffs.