Carpet Beetle (Uncertain due to image quality)
Scientific Name: Anthrenus verbasci (Most likely candidate)
Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera; Family: Dermestidae
Size: Typically 1.7 to 3.5 mm (adults)
Natural Habitat
Indoors in homes, museums, and warehouses; often found in carpets, woolens, closets, and around baseboards where lint collects.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on pollen and nectar; Larvae feed on natural fibers like wool, silk, fur, feathers, and dried animal products.
Behavior Patterns
Adults are attracted to light and are often found on windowsills. Larvae are photophobic (avoid light) and hide in dark, undisturbed areas to feed on fabrics and molt.
Risks & Benefits
Risks: The larvae can cause significant damage to clothing, carpets, and stored goods. Their shed hairs can cause allergic skin reactions (dermatitis) in some humans. Benefits: They engage in decomposition in nature.
Identified on: 2/8/2026