Carpet beetle larva

Found indoors in dark, undisturbed areas such as closets, carpets, baseboards, and inside air ducts where natural fibers accumulate.

Feeds on animal-based materials including wool, silk, feathers, leather, pet hair, and dead insects.

Active crawlers that avoid light, often hiding in dark corners and consuming fabric, potentially causing damage to clothes and rugs.

Risks include damaging clothing, carpets, and upholstered furniture; they do not bite humans, though their shed bristles can sometimes cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.