
Community identification
Small beetle (likely carpet beetle)
Anthrenus sp. (tentative)
- Order & Family
- Coleoptera; Dermestidae
- Size
- About 1.5–3.5 mm long; the photograph is too low-resolution for precise identification.
Natural Habitat
Indoors, especially carpets, upholstery, closets, and areas containing lint or natural fibers; adults may occur near windows and lights.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on wool, fur, feathers, hair, dead insects, and other keratin-rich debris. Adults generally feed on pollen or nectar and do not damage fabrics.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae are slow-moving, hairy, and often hide in dark undisturbed areas; adults are small, oval beetles that may wander indoors. Several generations can occur annually in warm buildings.
Risks & Benefits
Larvae can damage natural-fiber textiles and trigger irritation from shed hairs. They are decomposers outdoors, recycling animal and plant materials; identification remains uncertain from this image.