Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle)

Indoor homes, especially carpets, upholstery, closets, and areas containing lint or natural fibers; adults may occur on flowers outdoors.

Larvae eat keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dead insects. Adults primarily feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae are slow-moving, hairy, and often hide in dark, undisturbed areas; they shed bristly skins and can damage fabrics. Adults are active fliers and commonly enter buildings through windows.

They do not bite or transmit disease, but larval hairs can irritate skin and airways, and infestations damage textiles. They help decompose animal-derived materials outdoors.