Bug Identifier
Webbing clothes moth
Community identification

Webbing clothes moth

Tineola bisselliella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera, Tineidae
Size
Adults have a wingspan of 12-16 mm; larvae are about 10 mm long.
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Natural Habitat

Typically found indoors in dark, undisturbed areas such as closets, chests, and attics.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on natural fibers like wool, silk, hair, felt, and feathers; adults do not eat.

Behavior Patterns

Avoid light and prefer dark crevices. Larvae spin silken tubes or mats while feeding. Undergoes complete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Significant risk as a pest to clothing and household textiles. They do not pose health risks to humans or pets but can cause costly property damage.