Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoor environments, specifically within carpets, upholstery, closets, and storage areas with natural fibers.

Natural organic fibers such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and keratin-rich materials like hair and dead skin cells.

The larvae are slow-moving and often hide in dark, undisturbed areas. They undergo several molts, leaving behind shed skins that look like the living insect.

They are a significant pest of household fabrics and museum collections. While they do not bite humans, their bristly hairs can cause allergic skin reactions or respiratory irritation in some individuals.