Varied Carpet Beetle

Found outdoors in bird nests, bee nests, and on flowering plants; indoors in carpets, upholstery, and stored fabrics.

Adults feed on pollen and nectar; larvae feed on natural fibers such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and dead organic matter.

Adults are attracted to light and are often seen on windowsills; larvae are steady crawlers that prefer dark, undisturbed areas.

A common household pest that can damage textiles and natural fibers; some individuals may experience allergic reactions to larval hairs.