Carpet Beetle

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

Larvae feed on natural fibers such as wool, silk, feathers, hair, and dried food; adults feed on pollen and nectar.

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

Potential pest that damages textiles, carpets, and clothing; larval hairs can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in humans.