Carpet Beetle (Larva)

Typically found indoors in dry, dark places such as under baseboards, in carpets, closets, and upholstery.

Scavengers that feed on organic materials including wool, silk, fur, feathers, dead insects, and dried food products.

Larvae are slowly moving and avoid light. They undergo several molts, leaving behind characteristic hairy shed skins. Adults are attracted to light and feed on pollen.

They are significant pests that cause damage to household fabrics and stored goods. Their larval hairs can cause allergic reactions or dermatitis in sensitive individuals.