Carpet Beetle

Indoor environments, particularly in dark, undisturbed areas such as carpets, closets, woolens, and upholstered furniture.

Larvae feed on animal-based fibers including wool, silk, feathers, leather, and pet hair, while adults feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae actively avoid light and hide in fabrics, while adult beetles are drawn to sunlight and often found near windows trying to get outside.

Risks include damaging clothing, carpets, and upholstery through the destructive feeding habits of their larvae. They provide no significant benefits indoors.