Carpet Beetle Queen

Black carpet beetle adult and larvae.

Carpet beetle queen.

They feed outdoors on pollen or not at all. The carpet beetle is referred to as the anthrenus verbasci that grows from 1 7 mm to a maximum of 3 5 mm. There are many different species of carpet beetles but most adult beetles are small oval shaped insects measuring 1 8 to 1 4 inch long. Carpet beetles live in homes feeding on things like carpet clothing and bedding and causing damage.

Several types of carpet beetles are found in the united kingdom. Eggs have spinelike projections visible at one end and are distinguished by their oval shape. Adult carpet beetles do not damage fabrics. They can be found near upholstered furniture closets air ducts and lint buildups.

Black carpet beetles vary in body length from 1 8 to 3 16 inch. They have a round spherical body. Although it measures only 2 4mm in length its larvae can cause. Because they blend into their environments carpet beetle infestations are rarely.

It is the larva or immature stage of these insects that cause damage to fabrics fur feathers or virtually anything made of animal fibers. They can be black white brown yellow or orange in color. Carpet beetles are common pests of fabrics. Black carpet beetle larvae frequently stay hidden when feeding are golden to dark brown and are about 1 2 inch long.

The adults fly and some are attracted to lights and windows making. Carpet beetle eggs are white or cream in color and measure 1 4 to 1 2 mm in length.