Black Carpet Beetle

Commonly found indoors in carpets, closets, pantries, and wardrobes, or outdoors in bird nests and rodent burrows.

Larvae feed on animal products such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dried plant materials; adults mainly feed on pollen and nectar.

They undergo complete metamorphosis; larvae are the primary pests that avoid light, while adults are attracted to light and are often seen near windows.

A common household pest that can damage natural fabrics, upholstery, and stored grain; however, they do not bite and do not pose a direct health risk to humans.