Webbing clothes moth

Scientific Name: Tineola bisselliella

Order & Family: Lepidoptera, Tineidae

Size: Adults have a wingspan of 12-16 mm; larvae are about 10 mm long.

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

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

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

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.

Identified on: 1/8/2026