Carpet beetle (adult)

Homes, often near windows, and places containing stored natural-fiber materials or animal remains.

Adults feed mainly on pollen and nectar; larvae eat wool, fur, feathers, dead insects, and other animal-based materials.

Adults are small, rounded beetles; larvae develop in dark, undisturbed areas and may damage textiles. Adults often appear indoors in spring or summer.

Harmless to people and pets, but larvae can damage clothing, rugs, and stored specimens; adults help pollinate flowers outdoors.