Varied Carpet Beetle
Scientific Name: Anthrenus verbasci
Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera; Family: Dermestidae
Size: 2 to 3 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found outdoors in bird nests, bee nests, and on flowering plants; indoors in carpets, upholstery, and stored fabrics.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on pollen and nectar; larvae feed on natural fibers such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and dead organic matter.
Behavior Patterns
Adults are attracted to light and are often seen on windowsills; larvae are steady crawlers that prefer dark, undisturbed areas.
Risks & Benefits
A common household pest that can damage textiles and natural fibers; some individuals may experience allergic reactions to larval hairs.
Identified on: 6/8/2026