Black Carpet Beetle

Found indoors in cupboards, closets, and storage areas; outdoors in bird nests or on flowers.

Larvae eat natural fibers like wool, silk, hair, and feathers, as well as dried food products; adults feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae are scavengers that move slowly and shy away from light; they undergo a complete metamorphosis from egg to adult.

Known as a significant pest that can damage carpets, clothing, and upholstery; no major benefit, though they help decompose animal matter in nature.