Varied Carpet Beetle (Larva)

Indoors in homes, museums, and warehouses; often found in carpets, upholstery, or woolens.

Fibrous materials of animal origin such as wool, fur, silk, feathers, and dead insects.

Larvae are scavengers that move slowly and avoid light, often hiding in dark corners or under furniture to feed.

Significant pests that damage household textiles and museum specimens; larval hairs can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people.