Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoor environments such as closets, under furniture, inside carpets, or near baseboards where lint and hair accumulate.

Dead organic matter including wool, silk, feathers, pet hair, lint, and dried food products.

Larvae are slow-moving and avoid light (photophobic). They spend most of their time feeding in dark, undisturbed areas before pupating into adult beetles.

The bristles (hastisetae) on the larvae can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. They are significant household pests as they can damage clothing and upholstery.