Black Carpet Beetle

Indoors within carpets, upholstery, closets, and kitchens, or outdoors in bird and rodent nests.

Adults feed on pollen and nectar; larvae feed on animal products like wool, silk, feathers, hair, and stored dry goods.

The beetle undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are the primary pests, avoiding light and burrowing into food sources, while adults are attracted to light and are often found on windowsills.

Generally harmless to humans but a significant domestic pest that can damage clothing, rugs, and stored food. They provide an ecological benefit by recycling organic animal matter outdoors.