Unclear; possibly a carpet beetle larva or shed skin

Indoor areas such as carpets, upholstery, closets, and lint- or dust-filled cracks; adults may occur near windows and flowers.

Larvae consume keratin-rich materials, including wool, fur, feathers, dead insects, and lint. Adults generally feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae hide in dark, undisturbed areas and can persist unnoticed for months; their bristly shed skins often remain after the larva leaves. Adults are active fliers and may enter homes from outdoors.

Larvae can damage natural-fiber clothing, carpets, and museum specimens, and their hairs may irritate sensitive skin or airways. They also recycle dead animal material and can help decompose organic debris.