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Small brown stripy bug with wings #313040

Asked April 13, 2016, 8:20 AM EDT

Hi I have had a few Small brown stripy bug with wings they have also been black and white stripy too! I have a dog also are they dangerous? Thanks

County Outside United States

Expert Response

It looks like one of the carpet beetles. 

See this Univ. of CA publication on carpet beetles.

This Penn State University publication discusses a dermatitis, skin reaction, to the larva.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 13, 2016, 10:00 AM EDT

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