Carpet beetle larva (likely black carpet beetle)

Homes, especially carpets, upholstery, closets, wall voids, and other dark, undisturbed areas; also found outdoors in nests and stored organic debris.

Larvae consume keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, silk, and dried insects; adults mainly feed on pollen and nectar and do not damage fabrics.

Larvae hide and feed in darkness, molt repeatedly, and may wander before pupating. Adults are small, oval, dark beetles attracted to light and commonly enter buildings through windows.

Larvae can damage natural-fiber textiles and contaminate stored materials; their hairs may irritate skin or airways in sensitive people. Adults and larvae recycle animal-derived organic matter outdoors.