These look like *Stegobium paniceum* (=Drugstore or Biscuit Beetle). Could be attracted to light, but there needs to be a close-by food source - it's worth double checking the building for forgotten foodstuffs. They are known to breed in dried carcasses (and stuffed animals) as well, though their preferred food is starch. Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On Mon, 17 Aug 2020 at 17:42, Todd Holmberg <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I was alerted to the presence of small beetles at a historic house owned > by the museum I work for. Most of them are being seen on window sills. > They aren't swarming all over the place, but they are definitely not > difficult to find (average about 5-10 in each bedroom). The curator said a > light is left on at night in one of the rooms- maybe this is attracting > them? Windows and doors are always kept shut, but these are so small they > can easily work their way inside through gaps ("scale" picture is on 1/4" > graph paper). > > I am so hoping these aren't furniture beetles- or other types of wood > boring beetles. Based on these photos, can anyone confidently confirm/rule > out "furniture beetle", or confirm/rule out "drugstore beetle"?... > > Note* > This house does have a kitchen, but no food is stored in the house. > No signs of damage to wood (or any other materials) have been seen > anywhere. > > If anyone has any opinions- I would be interested in hearing them. > > Thanks! > Todd > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MuseumPests" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAMxAh%2BhgBEotMaKuNFjBr6wSiWB_SfL64U_zVJFsnaa0y-cR3Q%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAMxAh%2BhgBEotMaKuNFjBr6wSiWB_SfL64U_zVJFsnaa0y-cR3Q%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAFWqZKMGkzOCXJSFsJqur8Ecn33i_akpSGPLVT6m-_37zUc7Qw%40mail.gmail.com.
