carpet beetle
noun
: any of several small dermestid beetles (genera Anthrenus and Attagenus) whose larvae are destructive especially to woolen goods
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Unlike other pests, which are attracted to food sources, carpet beetles rely on opportunity.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Some kind of carpet beetle, with the odd centipede joining the parade.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Mothballs only work for moths and carpet beetles.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Moths, silverfish, and carpet beetles thrive in dark, undisturbed places.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Some kind of carpet beetle, with the odd centipede joining the parade.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Mothballs only work for moths and carpet beetles.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Moths, silverfish, and carpet beetles thrive in dark, undisturbed places.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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“Carpet beetle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpet%20beetle. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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