Case-bearing clothes moth

Indoors in homes, museums, and storage facilities, particularly in dark, undisturbed areas like closets or under furniture.

Larvae feed on keratin-containing animal products such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, silk, and felt.

Larvae construct a portable silken case incorporating debris and fibers from their food source. They carry this protective case with them as they move and feed, eventually pupating inside it.

Significant household pest that can cause extensive damage to clothing, upholstery, and rugs. They do not bite or pose direct health risks to humans but can destroy valuable personal property.