Common Clothes Moth (larva/case)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically dark areas with natural fibers like closets, under furniture, and in carpets.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae consume keratin-based natural fibers including wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae often live within silken tubes or cases for protection while feeding; they avoid light and prefer undisturbed, dark areas during their developmental stages.

Risks & Benefits

They are a significant indoor pest that can cause extensive damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets; they provide no significant benefits to human environments.

Identified on: 1/14/2026