Carpet Beetle (Larva)

Found indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and bird nests or outdoor environments with dried organic matter.

Keratin-rich organic materials like wool, silk, feathers, hair, dried pet food, and dead insects.

The larvae (known as 'woolly bears') are scavengers that move slowly, often following baseboards or edges of furniture. They undergo numerous molts and can survive long periods without food.

Risks: Can cause significant damage to household textiles and stored goods. Larval hairs can cause allergic skin reactions (dermatitis) in humans. Benefits: In nature, they act as decomposers by breaking down animal remains.