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What are these insects?

frostyspice
frostyspice Posts: 541 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
My loft is full of tiny little dead insects. They're kind of pale orange in colour, with little round gauze-type wings, one each side, only about 3-4mm across including wings. I also notice them collecting in my garage. I never see them flying.

Does anyone know what they are? I'm a bit concerned that when they're alive they're eating my rafters, or something... Or does anyone know where to look to find out?

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  • skintchick
    skintchick Posts: 15,114 Forumite
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    http://www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/departments/entomology/insect-identification/insect-identification-services.html

    Try that link - they will do it for free.
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  • LITTLEMISSFLOWER
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    take a picture so we can see maybe more help
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  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,937 Forumite
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    The back end of my house was covered in these kind of insects when I first moved in here. I dont think the previous owner was particularly house proud. I had the council pest control come round and fumigate the place for £20 and then I had to follow it up by bleaching the entire area. Yuk this is making me itch.
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  • frostyspice
    frostyspice Posts: 541 Forumite
    thanks everyone! Our house is clean but I'd like to get rid of these.

    I can't work out how to upload photos here.
  • skintchick
    skintchick Posts: 15,114 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Put them on photobucket then post the link
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    :heartpuls married 21 6 08 :A Angel babies' birth dates 3.10.08 * 4.3.11 * 11.11.11 * 17.3.12 * 2.7.12 :heart2: My live baby's birth date 22 7 09 :heart2: I'm due another baby at the end of July 2014! :j
  • SambaRamba
    SambaRamba Posts: 357 Forumite
    Hi FrostSpice, my partner reckons that what you're describing sounds a little like the woodworm fly/beetle, perhaps the link below might help you identify it:

    http://www.saferpak.com/insect_gallery.htm

    If it is woodworm you'll need to get it treated. Goodluck.
    <('@')> Oink
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