The black carpet beetle, Attagenus unicolor, is a beetle, 3–5 mm (0.118110236220472–0.196850393700787 ) long, that can be a serious household pest. The larvae grow to 7 mm (0.275590551181102 in) in length, are reddish brown in colour and covered with bristles. The larval form feeds on natural fibres, damaging carpets, furniture and clothing.

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