Clothing Moth

Indoor environments, specifically dark areas such as closets, basements, and attics where natural fibers are stored.

Larvae feed on keratins found in natural fibers like wool, silk, hair, fur, and feathers; adults do not eat.

Avoid light and prefer dark corners; the larvae create silken tunnels or mats while feeding on fabrics; life cycle varies from a few months to a year depending on temperature and food quality.

Serious pests of stored fabrics and textiles causing significant property damage; no health risks to humans; provide minimal ecosystem benefit in indoor settings but act as decomposers in nature.