Black Carpet Beetle

Indoors in homes, museums, and warehouses; outdoors in bird nests or on flowers.

Larvae eat natural fibers, silk, wool, fur, feathers, and stored grains; adults primarily feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae prefer dark, undisturbed areas such as under baseboards or in closets. Adults are attracted to light and often found near windows.

Known pest that can damage household fabrics, carpets, and clothing. They do not bite humans but are significant economic pests.