Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle)

Indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and undisturbed areas; also outdoors in flowers and bird or animal nests.

Larvae feed on keratin-containing materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dead insects. Adults mainly consume pollen and nectar.

Larvae are brown, bristly, and often move slowly or hide in dark, sheltered places; they shed visible hairs and skins as they grow. Adults may enter homes from outside, and infestations develop where lint or natural fibers accumulate.

Larvae can damage woolens, rugs, taxidermy, and other animal-derived textiles; their hairs may irritate skin or airways. They help decompose natural animal materials outdoors, while adults pollinate flowers.