this post was submitted on 18 Mar 2025
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What is this thing?

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I think it could be an isopod but am unsure. It doesn't look like ones I am familiar with in houses (usually basements, which is not where this is).

It is about 10mm or 3/8" long, seems to move towards the top of the picture (but mostly is just wiggly), and is slightly hairy. Western USA.

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[–] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 17 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Looks like Carpet Beetle larvae. Used to find them in my old house some mornings. They come out at night to eat crumbs and shit.

[–] Noodle07@lemmy.world 11 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Til I'm a carpet beetle larva

[–] Jojowski@sopuli.xyz 7 points 12 hours ago

Lucky you, sounds like a chill lifestyle