Found throughout the world, the varied carpet beetle is commonly found in homes. Larvae feed primarily on animal fibers like wool, feathers, fur, leather, hair, hide, dead bugs, silk, and dry pet food. While not harmful, they can be destructive. Adults feed on flower nectar and only incidentally enter homes, especially in spring, often to find a food source to lay eggs near.
Photo 1 by gustavopt, 2 by suejaggar, 3-5 by tshahan, 6 (for scale) by miskatoniq, 7 (larva) by the_knower, and 8 (larva w/dime for scale) by jbower
Found this little fella (around 2 cm long) on my fence post. I think the head is on the right hand side as this part was moving around.
I did some research and am pretty certain this is the larvae of a Mottled Cup Moth. I thought it was pretty boldly sitting out in the open until I read that it's coloured hairs STING!
The adult is brown and non distinctive, in stark contrast to its larvae.
@jenisis submitted: No ID needed for these guys, just wanted to share some neat bugs I've found recently ft. Scuttle friend (house centipede) Tiniest friend (dwarf spider?) Fashion friend (meal moth) and He A Little Confused But He's Got Spirit friend (june beetle larvae)
All excellent pals! 10/10. The green June beetle is not confused, though, that's how they all move as larvae! He's silly but he knows what he's doing.