Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle)

Indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, stored textiles, and dark undisturbed areas; adults may occur around flowers and windows.

Larvae eat keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dead insects. Adults primarily feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae are slow-moving, bristly, and often hide in darkness; they shed distinctive brown skin and can persist unnoticed for months. Adults are active fliers and commonly gather near windows or light.

Larvae can damage natural-fiber clothing, carpets, and taxidermy; their hairs may irritate skin or airways in sensitive people. They also recycle animal remains and organic debris, while adults pollinate flowers.