Carpet beetle (larva)

Natural Habitat

Indoors, especially in undisturbed areas under carpets, rugs, furniture, closets, and attics. They feed on natural fibers.

Diet & Feeding

Natural fibers, including wool, silk, fur, feathers, leather, and sometimes dried food products. They are scavengers.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are typically slow-moving and avoid light. They feed secretly on keratin-containing materials. They undergo complete metamorphosis; adults are small, oval beetles that feed on pollen and nectar outdoors.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include damage to textiles, clothing, carpets, and museum specimens made of natural fibers. They do not bite or sting humans and are not known to transmit diseases. There are no direct benefits of carpet beetle larvae in a household setting.

Identified on: 12/6/2025