Carpet Beetle (Larva)

Commonly found indoors in carpets, upholstery, closets, and area rugs; outdoors in bird nests or on flowering plants.

Scavengers that feed on natural fibers like wool, silk, fur, feathers, and dead organic material including hair and crumbs.

Larvae prefer dark, undisturbed areas and can remain in the larval stage for months to years; adults are attracted to light and feed on pollen.

They are a significant indoor pest that can damage textiles and stored products; larval hairs can cause allergic reactions ('carpet beetle dermatitis') in some humans.