Bug Identifier
Webbing clothes moth
Community identification

Webbing clothes moth

Tineola bisselliella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Tineidae
Size
Wingspan of 12-16 mm; body length of 6-8 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, dark and undisturbed areas like closets, attics, and storage bins where natural fibers are kept.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on keratins found in natural fibers like wool, silk, fur, feathers, and leather. Adults do not eat.

Behavior Patterns

Avoid light and prefer dark crevices; larvae create silken tubes or mats while feeding. They undergo complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult).

Risks & Benefits

Significant risk as a structural pest that damages clothing, carpets, and upholstery; no known benefits to humans or ecosystems in domestic settings.