Carpet beetle (adult), likely a varied carpet beetle

Indoors near carpets, upholstery, stored textiles, lint, and animal-based materials; adults may occur around windows and flowers.

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

Adults are small, oval, and mottled; larvae are hairy and avoid light. Larvae hide in undisturbed areas and can damage fabrics, while adults reproduce indoors or outdoors.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, and taxidermy, and their hairs may irritate skin or airways. They also recycle dead organic matter and help pollinate flowers as adults.