Likely carpet beetle larva

Homes, especially closets, carpets, and areas containing lint, hair, or stored animal products.

Larvae feed on natural fibers and animal-derived materials, including wool, feathers, fur, and dead insects; adults often feed on pollen.

The reddish-brown, tapered shape is consistent with a larva, though the photo is not detailed enough for certainty. Larvae molt and may leave behind bristly shed skins; adults are small, rounded beetles.

Larvae can damage clothing, rugs, and stored textiles, but they do not bite or transmit disease. Adults contribute to pollination.