Case-bearing clothes moth larva

Found indoors in homes, warehouses, and museums, typically in dark, undisturbed areas like closets or under furniture.

Larvae feed on proteinaceous animal fibers including wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair.

The larva builds a portable silken case incorporating fibers from the material it feeds on. It stays within this case, moving around to feed and eventually pupate.

Significant pest that can cause extensive damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets. They pose no direct health risk to humans but can destroy valuable natural fiber items.