
Community identification
Webbing clothes moth (larva)
Tineola bisselliella
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera: Tineidae
- Size
- 1 mm to 12 mm depending on larval stage.
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, particularly in dark, undisturbed areas like closets, attics, and underneath furniture.
Diet & Feeding
Keratin-rich animal fibers including wool, silk, fur, feathers, and leather.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae create silken tubes or mats for protection while feeding; they are highly photophobic and avoid light.
Risks & Benefits
No health risk to humans, but significant economic risk due to the destruction of clothing, upholstery, and carpets.