That stage lasts for 8 to 14 days.‌ Adult. An adult black carpet beetle is about 1/8 of an inch long and black. It can fly and crawl, much like all other types of beetles. As larvae, the beetles ...

Carpet beetles are a type of beetle commonly found in homes. The adults are 1/16 to 1/8 inch long and oval-shaped. They range in color from black to speckled with white, brown, yellow, and orange.

The caterpillar hunter is a six-legged black beetle, three-quarters of an inch to an inch in length. The beetle feeds on caterpillars, grubs, cutworms and moths. "These are the adults," Knight said.

Big black beetles with long antennae ... Despite their intimidating appearance, palo verde beetles pose no threat to people or pets. So, if you spot one of these 3-inch giants, there's no need ...