Black Carpet Beetle

Natural Habitat

Found indoors in carpets, closets, and kitchens; outdoors in bird or rodent nests and on flowers.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae eat animal products such as wool, silk, hair, and feathers, as well as stored grains; adults feed on pollen and nectar.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are attracted to light and often found near windows; larvae are slow-moving and avoid light, often hiding in dark undisturbed areas.

Risks & Benefits

A major household pest that causes damage to fabrics and stored pantry items; some humans may experience allergic reactions to larval hairs.

Identified on: 6/16/2026