Carpet Beetle (Larva)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found indoors in homes, warehouses, and museums, often in dark, undisturbed areas like under baseboards or in closets.

Diet & Feeding

Scavengers that feed on natural fibers like wool, silk, hair, feathers, and dead insects, as well as dried food products.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are slow-moving and avoid light. They undergo several molts, leaving behind hollow, fuzzy-looking skins. The larval stage can last from several months to over a year.

Risks & Benefits

They are major household pests that can damage clothing, carpets, and upholstery. While they do not bite humans, their larval hairs can cause allergic skin reactions or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals.

Identified on: 12/26/2025