Black Carpet Beetle

Commonly found indoors in homes, warehouses, and locations with animal-based products; outdoors in bird or mammal nests.

Adults feed on pollen and nectar. Larvae are destructive scavengers feeding on wool, silk, hair, feathers, fur, and dried plant products like grains or spices.

Adults are often attracted to light and windows. They undergo complete metamorphosis; the larval stage is most resilient and can last months depending on food availability.

Significant indoor pest that causes damage to clothing, upholstery, and stored foods. They do not bite humans, though larval hairs can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.