Case-bearing Clothes Moth (Larva)

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, and areas where natural fibers are stored.

Larvae feed on keratin-containing animal products such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and sometimes silk or upholstered furniture.

The larva constructs a protective silk case covered with fibers and debris which it carries with it. It undergoes a complete metamorphosis, eventually pupating inside the case.

Significant pest of textiles and household goods, causing irregular holes in clothing and rugs. They provide no direct benefit to humans and can cause economic damage.