If you have no idea where they came from, carpet beetle larvae could be the culprit. It's important to identify the signs as soon as possible so that you can get rid of the infestation before it ...

There are a number of species of beetle in the UK that will attack natural fibres such as wool, silk, fur, feathers and skins. It is the immature larvae forms that cause the damage, rather than the ...

The larvae carry the cases with them as they grow, for camouflage and protectection. Both moths are now found in many parts of the world. They are often found as indoor insects, inhabiting upholstery, ...

Hover flies are potential pollinators of several native plants. The larvae of many common hover fly species prey on pest insects such as aphids, and so play an important role in controlling pest ...

One night a few years ago, he noticed a group of predaceous diving beetles (family: Dytiscidae) ripping into a tadpole. Both larval and adult diving beetles are known predators of tadpoles, but ...