Carpet beetle larva (likely)

Hidden in carpets, upholstered furniture, closets, lint, and other dark indoor areas; also found in bird nests and animal materials outdoors.

Feeds on keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, dead insects, and dried organic debris; adults mainly consume pollen and nectar.

Larvae are slow-moving, light-avoiding, and covered with fine hairs; they molt repeatedly and may leave shed skins. Adults are small, rounded beetles often seen near windows in spring and summer.

Larvae can damage woolens, carpets, taxidermy, and natural-fiber fabrics; their hairs may irritate sensitive skin or airways. They help decompose animal-derived material outdoors.