Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle)

Indoor carpets, upholstery, closets, stored fabrics, and areas containing lint or dead insects. Larvae prefer dark, undisturbed locations.

Larvae eat keratin-based materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, leather, and dead insects. Adults mainly consume pollen and nectar and do not damage fabrics.

Larvae are slow-moving, bristly, and often hide in carpet fibers; they molt repeatedly and leave shed skins or pellet-like debris. Adults emerge seasonally and may gather near windows and flowers.

Larvae can damage natural-fiber textiles and may cause skin irritation from their hairs. They recycle animal-derived organic matter, while adults contribute to pollination.