Bug Identifier
Varied carpet beetle larva (likely)
Community identification

Varied carpet beetle larva (likely)

Anthrenus sp.

Order & Family
Coleoptera; Dermestidae
Size
Larvae are typically 2–4 mm long; adults are about 2–3.5 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Indoors, especially in carpets, upholstery, closets, and beneath furniture; larvae favor dark, undisturbed areas.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are slow-moving, densely hairy, and may leave behind shed skins; they develop through several molts before pupating. Adults are small, oval beetles often attracted to windows and light.

Risks & Benefits

Larvae can damage natural-fiber textiles and occasionally cause itchy skin irritation from their hairs. They are decomposers that recycle animal-derived organic material; the image is too blurry for certain identification.