Is shiny spider beetle dangerous?
No threat to human health. The shiny spider beetle may show up in your home frequently but they are not real spiders. The beetle doesn't bite, isn't poisonous, and won't transmit disease. Food-boring. The shiny spider beetle is a polyphagous insect that feeds on grains, spice, dog food, dried fruits, dried meat, dried mushrooms, seeds, etc.
Damage property. The shiny spider beetle feeds on animal furs and skins, which could cause damage to certain textile goods. Damage books. The shiny spider beetle can also gnaw on paper. Therefore, libraries treat it as a major prevention target. Damage specimens. The shiny spider beetle can even feed on dead insects and damage insect specimens. Therefore, museums also put it on their lists of major prevention targets.
Damage property. The shiny spider beetle feeds on animal furs and skins, which could cause damage to certain textile goods. Damage books. The shiny spider beetle can also gnaw on paper. Therefore, libraries treat it as a major prevention target. Damage specimens. The shiny spider beetle can even feed on dead insects and damage insect specimens. Therefore, museums also put it on their lists of major prevention targets.

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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods

Class
Bugs

Order
Beetles

Family
Deathwatch

Genus
Mezium

Species
Shiny spider beetle (Mezium affine)