Varied carpet beetle (likely larvae and adults)

Indoor homes, especially carpets, closets, furniture, and undisturbed floor edges; adults may occur outdoors on flowers.

Larvae consume keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, leather, and dead insects. Adults primarily feed on pollen and nectar and do not damage fabrics.

Larvae hide in dark, sheltered areas and shed bristly skins as they grow; adults are small, oval, and mottled. Infestations develop slowly and may persist unnoticed.

Larvae can damage natural-fiber textiles and contaminate stored products with hairs or cast skins that may irritate skin and airways. Adults pollinate flowers and help decompose animal remains.