Varied Carpet Beetle (Larva)

Found indoors in homes, warehouses, and museums, often in dark, undisturbed areas like closets, under furniture, or within wall voids.

Scavengers that feed on natural animal fibers such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and leather, as well as dried food products and dead insects.

Larvae are slow-moving and avoid light. They undergo several molts, leaving behind characteristic fuzzy brown skins. They can survive for long periods without food.

They are significant structural pests that cause damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets. While they do not bite humans, their larval hairs (setae) can cause allergic reactions or dermatitis in sensitive individuals.