Carpet Beetle Larva

Commonly found indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and baseboards, or outdoors in bird nests and on flowers.

Feeds on natural animal fibers like wool, silk, feathers, fur, and hair, as well as dried food products and dead insects.

The larvae are slow-moving and prefer dark, undisturbed areas. They undergo several molts, leaving behind characteristic brown, bristly shed skins.

Can cause significant damage to household fabrics and textiles. The larval hairs (setae) can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals; they do not bite humans.