Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle larva)

Indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and beneath furniture; larvae prefer dark, undisturbed areas.

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

Larvae are slow-moving, bristly, and avoid light; they may shed hairs and skins as they develop. Adults often appear near windows and reproduce indoors or in bird/animal nests.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, and stored animal products; their shed hairs may irritate skin or airways. They help decompose organic debris outdoors, while adults pollinate flowers.