Community identification
Likely carpet beetle larva
Likely Anthrenus or related carpet beetle (Dermestidae); species cannot be determined from this image
- Order & Family
- Coleoptera, Dermestidae
- Size
- Adults are about 2–5 mm; larvae typically 4–7 mm.
Natural Habitat
Homes, especially closets, carpets, upholstered furniture, and areas with lint, pet hair, or natural-fiber textiles.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on wool, feathers, fur, skin flakes, and other animal-derived materials; adults mainly feed on pollen and nectar.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae are slow-moving and often found indoors; adults can fly and enter through windows. The pictured insect is too small and indistinct to confirm identification.
Risks & Benefits
Larvae may damage natural-fiber clothing and furnishings, but they do not bite or transmit disease; adults help pollinate flowers.