Black Carpet Beetle
Scientific Name: Attagenus unicolor
Order & Family: Coleoptera; Dermestidae
Size: 3 to 5 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Indoors in homes, museums, and warehouses; outdoors in bird nests or on flowers.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae eat natural fibers, silk, wool, fur, feathers, and stored grains; adults primarily feed on pollen and nectar.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae prefer dark, undisturbed areas such as under baseboards or in closets. Adults are attracted to light and often found near windows.
Risks & Benefits
Known pest that can damage household fabrics, carpets, and clothing. They do not bite humans but are significant economic pests.
Identified on: 5/2/2026