Bug Identifier
Likely carpet beetle larva
Community identification

Likely carpet beetle larva

Anthrenus spp. or Attagenus spp. (identification uncertain from the image)

Order & Family
Coleoptera; Dermestidae
Size
Larvae are typically 2–5 mm long; adults are about 2–4 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Indoors, especially carpets, upholstered furniture, closets, and other undisturbed areas containing lint or natural fibers.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on wool, fur, feathers, silk, shed skin, dead insects, and accumulated organic debris. Adults generally feed on pollen and nectar.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are slow-moving, often hairy, and avoid light; they may wander across walls seeking shelter or pupation sites. Adults are usually found near windows or flowers.

Risks & Benefits

Larvae can damage natural-fiber clothing, carpets, and taxidermy, and their hairs may irritate sensitive skin or airways. They recycle animal-derived organic material, while adults can pollinate flowers.