Varied carpet beetle (likely larva or shed skin)

Homes, museums, warehouses, and bird or rodent nests; commonly found near fabrics, carpets, and stored materials.

Larvae eat keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, dead insects, and natural-fiber fabrics. Adults mainly feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae are slow-moving, hairy scavengers that hide in dark, undisturbed areas and may molt repeatedly. Adults are small, oval beetles often attracted to windows and light.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, upholstery, and museum specimens; their hairs may irritate skin or airways. They recycle animal debris, while adults contribute to pollination.