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 18 points 1 day 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 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Til I'm a carpet beetle larva

[–] Jojowski@sopuli.xyz 7 points 23 hours ago

Lucky you, sounds like a chill lifestyle