Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle)

Indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and stored natural-fiber materials; larvae hide in dark, undisturbed areas.

Larvae eat keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, leather, dead insects, and lint. Adults primarily feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae are slow-moving, bristly, and molt repeatedly; shed skins often indicate an infestation. Adults commonly enter homes through windows and reproduce near concealed food sources.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, taxidermy, and other natural fibers; their hairs may cause skin or respiratory irritation. They also help decompose animal remains outdoors.