Brown House Moth

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in domestic houses, warehouses, and outbuildings, often in dark, damp environments such as under floorboards or in pantries.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae are scavengers that eat a wide variety of dry organic matter including wool, fur, feathers, leather, dried food products, and even book bindings.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are primarily nocturnal and are attracted to light. They rest with their wings folded flat over their backs. The life cycle is highly variable depending on temperature and humidity, sometimes taking up to a year to complete.

Risks & Benefits

Considered a domestic pest due to larvae damaging clothing, carpets, and stored kitchen goods. They do not pose a direct health risk to humans but can cause significant property damage.

Identified on: 4/18/2026