Carpet beetle (adult), likely a varied carpet beetle

Homes, especially carpets, upholstered furniture, closets, and areas containing lint or natural fibers; adults may occur near windows and flowers.

Adults feed mainly on pollen and nectar. Larvae consume keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dead insects.

Adults are compact, oval beetles and may wander indoors; larvae are hairy and avoid light. Larvae can shed skins and damage fabrics, while adults reproduce in concealed, undisturbed areas.

They do not bite or transmit disease, but larval hairs can trigger skin or respiratory irritation and infestations may damage textiles. They also help decompose animal remains and dry organic material.