Case-bearing Clothes Moth (Larva)

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, or storage areas where natural fibers are present.

Larvae feed on keratins found in natural fibers like wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair. They do not eat synthetic fabrics.

The larva builds a portable silken case incorporating fibers from its food source. It carries this case as it feeds and eventually pupates inside it. Adults do not feed.

Considered a significant household pest as they damage clothing, rugs, and upholstery. They pose no direct health risk to humans but can cause expensive property damage.