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Legged worm-like creatures found in bed
Copyright © 2017 rupej

Legged worm-like creatures found in bed
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
October 13, 2017
Size: 1cm long
Help! I've been finding these in my bed in the morning, sometimes multiple per day. They are very docile and slow moving, about 1cm or 1/2" long. They behave like larvae of other insects I've seen, but I'm not sure if they are larvae. They have legs, and appear to have rear pincers. They do "bite" me in my sleep, but it might be when I roll over on them unknowingly. Hoping to identify them to to learn how to get rid of them.

Thanks!
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Contributed by rupej on 13 October, 2017 - 9:10am
Last updated 13 May, 2018 - 5:04pm

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Moved from Beetles.
… v belov, 13 May, 2018 - 5:04pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Even Dankowicz, 25 April, 2018 - 7:59am login or register to post comments

Cadelle beetle?
Immature cadelle beetle, would be my guess. In either case, not harmful and should not bite. Look for infested dry foods and discard.
… Natasha Wright, 11 December, 2017 - 9:37am login or register to post comments

 
Yes- I just looked up cadelle
Yes- I just looked up cadelle beetles- that's exactly what it was! Thanks so much!

I haven't seen any in a few months probably due to the weather, but what was strange is that these were only in my bedroom and bathroom, and we never take food there. May have been the home's previous owners though? I'll look into it- thanks again!!!
… rupej, 11 December, 2017 - 10:35am login or register to post comments

 
Sometimes
Sometimes stored product pests can infest items like RidX for septic tanks. Sometimes they can infest old rodent bait (which has grain in it) which may have been thrown into an attic. I hope you find the source. Good luck!
… Natasha Wright, 31 December, 2017 - 12:58pm login or register to post comments

Grain moth larva?
Whether they are or are not, the average unidentified household insect tends not to be very dangerous. Not an expert, though

Welcome to bugguide!
… C, 7 November, 2017 - 8:26pm login or register to post comments

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