Black Carpet Beetle

Found indoors in homes, warehouses, and factories; often in dark, secluded areas like closets or under furniture.

Adults feed on pollen and nectar; larvae feed on animal products like wool, fur, feathers, hair, and stored dry foods.

Larvae are the primary scavengers and can endure long periods without food. Adults are often attracted to light and seen on windowsills.

Significant household pest as larvae destroy fabrics and stored goods; can cause allergic reactions in humans due to larval hairs.