Name
Australian Spider Beetle
Latin
Ptinus tectus
Stats
Adult beetle length 2.5 – 4 mm
Appearance
The middle of the body is constricted to give a waisted spider-like appearance. The legs and antennae are long. The larvae are fleshy, curved and not very mobile. Cryptic in their behaviour, these insects will “play dead” if disturbed.
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