Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoor environments such as homes, warehouses, and museums; often found in carpets, upholstery, closets, and baseboards.

Feeds on natural animal fibers and proteins including wool, silk, feathers, fur, hair, pet food, and dried organic matter.

Larvae are scavenging pests that avoid light (lucifugous) and prefer dark, undisturbed areas. They undergo several molts and can remain in the larval stage for months to years depending on food availability and temperature.

Risk: They are structural pests that damage household fabrics and stored goods. Their shed hairs (setae) can cause allergic reactions or dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Benefit: In nature, they serve as decomposers of animal remains like dry carcasses and nests.