Their bodies are oval-shaped, and resemble shells. These beetles live all over the US, but they’re most common east of the Rockies and in northern states.īlack carpet beetles measure 1/8 to 1/4 inches long and look either dark brown or black. Many people experience an allergic reaction to carpet beetle larval hairs and blood. This stored product pests’ common name refers to its all-black coloration.
The black carpet beetle ( Attagenus unicolor) is the most frequently encountered and economically impactful carpet beetle in the US.
