We need to have more information in order to determine what they are. Can you please tell us where you are finding these larvae? Indoors or outdoors? Do you know what type of wood they are boring into? Can you send us clear photos of the larvae? 

Christa

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This looks like a piece of new wood and it doesn't appear to have borer damage (at least none apparent in the photo). The object in your first photo does not look like a boring beetle larva. Have you seen just one of these, or have you found more? If you see additional ones, can you try to send a clearer photo?

You mentioned that you are dealing with insects that are flying. If you are able to capture any and send us photos of them, we can take a look and try to identify those for you.

Christa

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The beetles in your photos are a type of scarab beetle. There are several types like May or June beetles that are active outdoors now and feed on plants. They are attracted to lights and sometimes that will attract them indoors, but they are not a home pest. Their larvae are plump grubs and they would be found outdoors in the soil.

The items in your third photo do not look like larvae. There are some types of indoor pests like carpet beetles that have larvae that can cause skin irritation for some people, and clothes moths or pantry moths can leave cocoons if they are present. To be clear, I don't see evidence of these in the photos you submitted. Good sanitation is the best way to prevent and manage home pests. The beetles you found can be vacuumed up and discarded. Shampoo carpets and make sure any woolen and natural fiber clothing is well cleaned before storage. 

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/identifying-common-household-insect-pests

Christa