Carpet Beetle
Description
The adult Carpet Beetle is about 1/16" - 1/8" long. It's oval shaped body is black with a pattern of yellow and white scales on the wing covers. The underside of the body is covered with grayish yellow scales. The larvae are dark brown to black and are about 3/16" - 1/4" long.
Habitat
Carpet Beetles live on just about anything that has to do with animal and plant products. Their favorite foods are insects and spiders. Larvae tend to surface graze on fabric and are quite capable of making small and irregular holes. When feeding on dead insects, Carpet Beetles usually feed from within. The only indication of their presence is the accumulation of fine powder beneath the victim. Inside the structure, adults are commonly found at windows during the spring, while larvae tend to wander from room to room resulting in the spreading of infestation. They enter the structure through open windows.
Hazards
* They are a nuisance pest.
* They can destroy fabric and clothing.
