Carpet Beetle Larva

Commonly found indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and pantries where organic material is present.

Scavengers that feed on organic materials such as wool, silk, feathers, pet hair, dead insects, and occasionally dried food products.

Larvae prefer dark, secluded areas and are slow-moving. They undergo several molts before pupating and emerging as adult beetles, which are pollen feeders.

They are nuisance pests that can damage household fabrics and stored goods. Their bristly hairs can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.