Varied Carpet Beetle
Scientific Name: Anthrenus verbasci
Order & Family: Order Coleoptera, Family Dermestidae
Size: 2mm to 4mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found indoors in carpets, upholstery, and stored fabrics; outdoors on flowering plants.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on pollen and nectar; larvae feed on natural fibers like wool, silk, feathers, and dead insects.
Behavior Patterns
Adults are attracted to light and often found near windows; larvae are secretive, photophobic, and can take up to a year to develop.
Risks & Benefits
Larvae can damage household items and textiles; their shed hairs may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some humans.
Identified on: 3/4/2026