Carpet Beetle Larva

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments such as homes, warehouses, and museums; often found under baseboards, in carpets, or within stored products.

Diet & Feeding

Scavengers that feed on dry animal products including wool, fur, silk, feathers, leather, and dead insects.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae prefer dark, undisturbed areas and can remain in the larval stage for months to years depending on food availability; they are slow-moving and covered in defensive hairs.

Risks & Benefits

They are major household pests that cause damage to fabrics and stored goods; their shed hairs can cause allergic reactions or skin irritation (dermatitis) in sensitive individuals.

Identified on: 12/28/2025