Carpet beetle (adult)

Homes, especially carpets, closets, and stored textiles; adults may also occur outdoors on flowers.

Larvae feed on wool, feathers, fur, and other materials containing animal proteins; adults commonly feed on pollen and nectar.

Adults are oval, dark beetles. Larvae develop in secluded areas and may leave shed skins; infestations can persist unnoticed.

Larvae can damage natural-fiber clothing and furnishings. They do not bite or transmit disease; adults can contribute to pollination.