Tiny Brown Bug on Patio and Window Sill: Varied Carpet Beetle

Savannah, GA resident finds 2mm brown bug on patio; mom has similar bugs entering from window sill.

Expert Identification

Varied carpet beetle (dermestid). Adults feed on pollen; larvae feed on natural fibers, seeds, stored foods. Can be pests in homes.

Mysterious Brown Bug

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