Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoors, commonly found in undisturbed areas like carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, closets, attics, and storage areas. They feed on natural fibers.

Keratin-based products such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, animal hides, dried pet food, dead insects, and sometimes stored pantry items.

Larvae are slow-moving and prefer dark, secluded areas. They undergo several molts as they grow. Adults are typically attracted to light and are often found near windows; they feed on pollen and nectar outdoors but lay eggs indoors.

Potential risks include damage to natural fibers in clothing, carpets, and museum specimens, leading to economic loss. They generally pose no direct health risk to humans, though some people may experience mild skin irritation from their bristly hairs. They offer no significant benefits to humans in an indoor environment.