Carpet beetle

Indoor environments, particularly in dark, undisturbed areas like closets, carpets, and baseboards.

Larvae consume animal-based fibers including wool, silk, feathers, and leather, while adults feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae avoid light and actively bore into fabrics, passing through multiple instars before pupating indoors.

Larvae cause significant damage to textiles, rugs, and stored organic collections, while adults are harmless pollinators.