Carpet Beetle Larva (most likely)

Indoors: carpets, rugs, furniture, closets, attics, museums. Outdoors: bird or rodent nests.

Keratin-rich materials (wool, silk, fur, feathers), dried animal products, stored dry goods, sometimes synthetic fibers.

Larvae are often found in dark, undisturbed areas. They are slow-moving and tend to curl up when disturbed. They are detritivores, feeding on organic matter. Adults are attracted to light and flowers for nectar and pollen.

Risks: Can cause significant damage to household items upholstered furniture, clothing, and natural fiber rugs. They are considered household pests and can trigger allergic reactions in some sensitive individuals due to shed larval skins and frass. Benefits: In nature, they play a role in decomposition.