Carpet Beetle Larva

Found indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and kitchens, or outdoors in bird nests and pollen-rich flowers.

Larvae consume organic materials including wool, fur, silk, feathers, skin flakes, and dried food products. Adults feed on pollen and nectar.

Larvae are scavenging pests that move slowly and avoid light. They undergo a complete metamorphosis with long larval stages that can last several months to over a year.

Larvae can cause significant damage to household fabrics and stored goods. Their shed hairs can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. They do not bite humans.