Carpet Beetle (Larva)

Commonly found indoors in homes, warehouses, and museums, often within carpets, clothing, furs, and upholstered furniture.

Larvae feed on natural animal fibers like wool, silk, hair, feathers, and dead insects; adults feed on flower pollen and nectar.

Larvae are slowly moving and avoid light, often hiding in dark crevices or under heavy furniture; they undergo complete metamorphosis from egg to adult.

Larvae are significant household pests that damage textiles and natural fibers; some people may experience allergic reactions or skin irritation from the larvae's prickly hairs (setae).