Carpet beetle (likely varied carpet beetle larva)

Homes, especially carpets, upholstery, closets, and areas containing lint or natural fibers. Adults often occur near windows and flowers.

Larvae feed on keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and dead insects. Adults mainly consume pollen and nectar.

Larvae are slow-moving, hairy, and often hide in dark, undisturbed places; they shed bristly skins as they grow. Adults fly toward light and reproduce indoors or outdoors.

Larvae can damage clothing, carpets, upholstery, and museum specimens; their hairs may irritate sensitive skin or airways. Adults are harmless pollinators, and larvae help recycle animal-derived materials.