Minute brown scavenger beetle (probable)

Moist indoor materials, stored products, leaf litter, fungi, and moldy organic debris. Often found around damp paper, cardboard, or windowsills.

Adults and larvae feed mainly on fungal spores, mold, and decaying organic matter rather than fabric or blood.

Small, slow-moving beetles that may wander indoors from damp areas; populations increase where mold or high humidity is present. They do not typically bite or infest healthy food.

Generally harmless to people, pets, clothing, and buildings, though their presence can indicate excess moisture or mold. They contribute to decomposition outdoors.