Odd Beetle
Category: Miscellaneous
Scientific Name: Thylodrias contractus
Identification:
Color: yellowish brown in color with dark brown abdomen
Size: 1/16 of an inch to 1/8 of an inch
Region: Found across North America
Important Considerations:
- Male and female Odd Beetles look significantly different from each other.
- They will chew through garments and tissue paper.
- They feed on dry animal products such as wool, silk, feathers, etc. They are also known to infest food products.
Where to Find Them on Your Property?
They can be found in food products or anywhere that food sources are found.