The beetles of this group are sometimes called hide beetles as they tend to cover their body under the soil and hide. They are not photogenic; they are usually black or grey and encrusted in dirt.

The larvae are white and hide in food products like flour, rice, or potato starch. The flour beetle is most often brought ...

They hide in our homes all winter but now one little insect is waking up in homes across the UK and is ready to cause chaos if left unchecked.