Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle larva)

Indoors in carpets, closets, upholstered furniture, and undisturbed debris; larvae often hide in dark areas. Adults occur outdoors on flowers and windows.

Larvae eat keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dead insects, and may damage natural-fiber textiles. Adults feed mainly on pollen and nectar.

The brown, bristly larvae shed skins and move slowly, often remaining concealed; they can persist for months or years where food accumulates. Adults emerge seasonally and seek light or flowers.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, and taxidermy specimens; their hairs may cause skin or respiratory irritation in sensitive people. They are also decomposers that recycle animal-derived organic matter.