Asian Carpet Beetle Anthrenus coloratus

This Asian native has become a global invader, hitchhiking around the world on human goods—even reaching isolated places like Ecuador. Found across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America, its spread shows just how easily pests travel with commerce.

The adults seem harmless, feeding on pollen and flowers, but the larvae are voracious fabric eaters, tunneling through carpets, clothing, and stored goods with relentless appetite. They're now one of the most common household pests in homes with natural fiber furnishings.