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Carpet Beetle

Carpet Beetle

Scientific name: Anthrenus and Attagenus spp.

Biology: Larvae are hairy and feed on wool feathers and stored items.

Life cycle: Egg to larva to pupa to adult; several months to a year.

Behavior: Adults at windows; larvae in closets vents and under furniture.

Size: Adults 2-4 mm; larvae larger