Case-bearing clothes moth

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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.

Risks & Benefits

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.

Identified on: 2/20/2026