Carpet beetle (adult), likely a varied carpet beetle

Homes, especially near windows, baseboards, carpets, stored fabrics, and undisturbed organic debris.

Adults feed mainly on pollen and nectar; larvae consume keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dead insects.

Adults often gather near windows and are slow-moving or able to fly. Larvae are hairy, hide in dark areas, and can persist for months or longer while damaging textiles.

They do not bite or sting, but larval hairs may irritate skin or trigger allergies, and infestations can damage natural fabrics. They help decompose animal-based organic material outdoors.