Carpet Beetle Larva

Commonly found indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and air ducts where organic debris accumulates.

Scavengers that feed on dry animal products including wool, silk, fur, feathers, hair, pet food, and dead insects.

Larvae prefer dark, undisturbed areas and are slow-moving. They undergo a complete metamorphosis with the larval stage lasting several months to over a year depending on food and temperature.

Risks include significant damage to household textiles and clothing. Their bristly hairs (hastisetae) can cause skin irritation or 'carpet beetle dermatitis' in some individuals, often mistaken for bed bug bites.