Carpet Beetle Larva

Indoor environments, specifically in floor cracks, behind baseboards, under carpets, and in closets.

Scavengers that feed on natural animal fibers like wool, silk, fur, feathers, and dry skin, as well as dead insects and some dried foods.

Larvae are slow-moving and avoid light; they go through 6 to 12 instars (molting stages) which leaves behind 'shell' casings that are often the first sign of infestation.

They do not bite humans but can cause property damage to clothing and upholstery; their hairs can cause allergic reactions ('creeping eruption') or skin irritation in some people.