Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoor environments, particularly in undisturbed areas like under furniture, in closets, or around baseboards.

Natural fibers such as wool, silk, fur, and feathers, as well as dead insects and dried food products.

Larvae are slow-moving and avoid light. They undergo several molts, leaving behind characteristic fuzzy, striped shed skins.

Larvae are significant pests that can damage household textiles and stored goods. In some individuals, the stiff hairs (setae) can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions known as carpet beetle dermatitis.