Case-bearing Clothes Moth (larva)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, or upholstery containing natural fibers.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on keratins found in natural animal fibers such as wool, silk, fur, hair, and feathers.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae construct a portable silken case incorporating debris and fiber. They remain hidden inside this case while feeding and dragging it behind them; they eventually pupate inside the same case.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include significant damage to clothing, carpets, and household fabrics. They pose no direct health risk to humans but are considered a destructive household pest.

Identified on: 1/1/2026