Webbing clothes moth (larva)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, particularly dark and undisturbed areas like closets, drawers, and upholstered furniture

Diet & Feeding

Animal-based fibers containing keratin, such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and lint

Behavior Patterns

Larvae create silken webbing and tunnel-like galleries to hide while feeding; they avoid light and are most active in dark spaces

Risks & Benefits

High risk of damage to property as they can destroy clothing, rugs, and furniture; they provide no significant benefits to human ecosystems

Identified on: 2/9/2026