Black Carpet Beetle

Natural Habitat

Found indoors in pantry areas, closets, beneath baseboards, and outdoors in bird nests or on flowers.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae eat animal products such as wool, silk, feathers, and hair; adults feed on pollen and nectar.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae avoid light and are general scavengers; adults are attracted to light and are often found near windows. They undergo a complete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include damage to clothing, upholstery, and stored food; larvae hairs can cause allergic skin reactions in some humans. No significant ecosystem benefit in domestic settings.

Identified on: 6/11/2026