Carpet beetle (likely varied carpet beetle adult)

Indoors around carpets, upholstery, clothing, stored fabrics, and windows; adults may also occur on flowers outdoors.

Adults feed mainly on pollen and nectar, while larvae consume keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, and shed insect remains.

Adults are attracted to light and may wander on walls or fabric. Larvae hide in dark, undisturbed areas, molt repeatedly, and can damage textiles; the pictured insect appears consistent with an adult, though image detail limits certainty.

They do not bite or transmit disease, but larval hairs can irritate sensitive skin and infestations can damage natural-fiber textiles. Adults contribute modestly to decomposition and pollination.