Black Carpet Beetle Larva

Commonly found indoors in dark, secluded areas such as under baseboards, in closets, air ducts, or behind furniture.

Larvae feed on organic materials including animal proteins, wool, silk, feathers, hair, dried pet food, and dead insects.

The larval stage is the destructive phase; they move slowly, are light-avoidant, and undergo several molts leaving behind shed skins.

Potential risk of damage to household items like carpets, clothing, and upholstery. Their bristly hairs can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some humans.