Varied carpet beetle larva (exuviae/casing)

Commonly found indoors in homes, specifically in carpets, closets, under furniture, and near baseboards where dust and lint accumulate.

Larvae feed on natural animal fibers like wool, silk, feathers, fur, and leather, as well as dried food products and dead insects.

Larvae are scavengers that prefer dark, undisturbed areas. They leave behind shed skins (exuviae) as they grow through several molting stages.

They are a common household pest that can damage clothing, upholstery, and carpets. The larval hairs (setae) can cause respiratory irritation or allergic skin reactions (dermatitis) in sensitive individuals.