Golden Spider Beetle

Niptus hololeucus

Appearance

• Adult — 1/8" - 3/16" in length. Ovoid abdomen with a pinched waist. Whole body covered in golden-yellow hairs.
• Larva — similar to Australian spider beetle.

Lifecycle

• 6 - 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.