Carpet beetle (adult), likely a black carpet beetle

Homes, museums, warehouses, and other dry areas containing fabrics or stored organic materials. Adults may occur around windows and light sources.

Adults mainly consume pollen or little food; larvae feed on wool, fur, feathers, hair, lint, dead insects, and other keratin-rich materials.

Larvae hide in dark, undisturbed areas and can damage textiles; adults are mobile and often attracted to light. Development may take several months to over a year indoors.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, upholstery, and stored specimens; shed hairs may irritate sensitive skin. They are decomposers outdoors and help recycle animal-derived organic matter.