Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoor environments such as homes, warehouses, and museums, often found under baseboards, in carpets, or inside closets.

Natural fibers and animal by-products including wool, silk, leather, fur, feathers, hair, and dried food products.

Slow-moving scavengers that prefer dark, secluded areas. They undergo a complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and finally adult beetle.

Considered a household pest as they can cause significant damage to fabrics, clothing, and upholstery. Their bristly hairs can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people.