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Keep finding these tiny brown bugs in my room . Does anyone know what they might be ? They don’t do anything , they’re just gross and they crawl everywhere. Don’t want them #754850

Asked June 08, 2021, 3:07 PM EDT

Does anyone know what this tiny brown bug may be ? 

Maricopa County Arizona

Expert Response

It's difficult to tell from the photo, but it could be a plaster beetle or possible a stored product pest of some type.  See links below for more information.

Recognizing and controlling insect pests of stored products - Insects in the City (tamu.edu)

Plaster Beetles (tamu.edu)

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 08, 2021, 3:35 PM EDT

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