Bug Identifier
Likely adult carpet beetle (varied carpet beetle)
Community identification

Likely adult carpet beetle (varied carpet beetle)

Anthrenus verbasci

Order & Family
Coleoptera; Dermestidae
Size
About 1.5–3.5 mm long.
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Natural Habitat

Homes, especially carpets, upholstered furniture, closets, and areas containing lint, pet hair, or natural fibers. Adults are often found near windows and flowers.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed mainly on pollen and nectar; larvae consume keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dead insects.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are concealed, light-avoiding scavengers and may damage fabrics; adults fly toward light and lay eggs in dusty, undisturbed areas. The image is not detailed enough for certain species-level identification.

Risks & Benefits

They are not dangerous and do not bite, but larval hairs can irritate sensitive skin and infestations can damage natural-fiber textiles. They also recycle dead organic material and may pollinate flowers as adults.