Varied Carpet Beetle (Larva/Shed Skin Case)

Indoors within carpets, rugs, furniture upholstery, clothing, closets, and wall voids

Larvae feed on natural animal fibers including wool, silk, feathers, fur, hair, dead insects, and dried animal products

Larvae avoid light, slow-moving, and construct silken web-like debris or shed hairy skins around feeding sites on fabrics

Pest that causes damage to natural textile materials, wool carpets, and clothing; non-venomous but larval hairs can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals