Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoor environments such as homes, warehouses, and museums; often found in carpets, upholstery, and stored clothing.

Scavengers that feed on dry animal products including wool, fur, feathers, silk, hair, and dried skin, as well as dead insects.

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

They are significant household pests that can damage fabrics and natural fibers. Their larval hairs (setae) can cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, or 'carpet beetle dermatitis' in sensitive individuals.