Webbing Clothes Moth Larva (or associated silken debris)

Dark, undisturbed areas in homes such as closets, drawers, and on carpets or upholstered furniture, particularly where natural fibers (wool, silk) are present.

Keratin-rich materials including wool, fur, silk, feathers, pet hair, and lint.

Larvae spin silken tubes or tunnels to travel through and feed upon fabrics; they tend to graze along surfaces rather than building a portable case like their cousin the Case-bearing Clothes Moth.

Risk: Significant household pest that causes damage to clothing, rugs, and upholstery by eating holes in fabrics. Not harmful to humans directly (does not bite). Benefit: None in a household context.