Bug Identifier
Webbing clothes moth (larva)
Community identification

Webbing clothes moth (larva)

Tineola bisselliella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Tineidae
Size
1 mm to 12 mm depending on larval stage.
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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.