Case-bearing Clothes Moth (larva/case)

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, or under furniture where protein-based fibers are present.

Larvae feed on keratins found in natural fibers like wool, silk, hair, feathers, and fur. They also consume dust and lint.

The larva spins a silken case covered with fibers of its food source for camouflage. It remains inside this case as it feeds and crawls. They prefer dark, undisturbed areas and avoid light.

Risks: Destructive household pest that causes physical damage to clothing, upholstery, and rugs. Benefits: In the wild, they act as decomposers of animal remains (fur/feathers).