Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoor environments, specifically in dark, undisturbed areas such as under furniture, in closets, or within baseboards.

Scavengers that feed on organic materials including wool, silk, fur, feathers, hair, dead insects, and dried animal matter.

Larvae are slow-moving and avoid light. They undergo several molts, leaving behind translucent brown skins, and can remain in the larval stage for months to years depending on food availability.

They are a household pest that can cause damage to natural fiber clothing, carpets, and upholstery. While they do not bite humans, their bristly hairs can cause allergic skin reactions or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals.