Carpet beetle larva (likely varied carpet beetle)

Homes, museums, closets, and other sheltered areas containing natural fibers or stored organic material.

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

Larvae hide in dark, undisturbed areas and may cause damage while slowly developing through several molts. Adults commonly enter homes through windows and may be attracted to light.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, upholstery, and taxidermy; their hairs may irritate skin or airways in sensitive people. They are decomposers outdoors and help recycle animal-derived material.