Varied Carpet Beetle

Found indoors in homes, warehouses, and museums; outdoors on flowering plants.

Larvae eat natural fibers, feathers, fur, silk, wool, and stored grains; adults feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae are scavengers and avoid light; adults are attracted to light and often found near windows. They undergo complete metamorphosis.

Major pest of textiles and organic materials; larval hairs can cause skin irritation or respiratory issues in some people.