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Bed Bug ID Needed [a: Anthrenus (carpet beetle) larva]
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I woke up and was scratching my neck raw in my sleep, and then found this guy on my pillow. Any ID would be greatly appreciated.
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Looks like the larva of a species of Anthrenus, a carpet beetle. There are specialized hairs called hastisetae in certain sections on its body that are known to cause a dermatitis.
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Okay thank you so much! I thought it looked different than most bed bug photos I've seen but I wanted a second opinion.
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