Carpet Beetle

Natural Habitat

Commonly found indoors in carpets, upholstery, and furniture; outdoors on flowers.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae eat natural fibers (wool, silk, hair, feathers) and stored food; adults feed on pollen and nectar.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are active in spring and summer, often attracted to light; larvae are scavengers that move slowly and hide in dark spaces.

Risks & Benefits

Larvae can cause damage to household textiles and personal belongings; some people may have allergic reactions to larval hairs.

Identified on: 1/8/2026