Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle)

Dry indoor areas such as carpets, upholstery, closets, and stored textiles; also nests and flowers outdoors.

Larvae feed on keratin-rich materials, including wool, fur, feathers, hair, dead insects, and natural fabrics. Adults mainly consume pollen and nectar.

Larvae are slow-moving, brown and hairy, and often hide in dark, undisturbed spaces; shed larval skins may remain visible. Adults are small, oval beetles that may enter homes from outdoors.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, taxidermy, and other animal-based materials; their hairs may cause skin or respiratory irritation. They help decompose organic debris outdoors, while adults contribute to pollination.