Case-bearing Clothes Moth (Larva)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, and carpets where natural fibers and dust accumulate

Diet & Feeding

Keratin-rich materials including wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair

Behavior Patterns

Larvae construct a portable silken case incorporating fibers from their food source and drag it with them as they feed; they complete their life cycle entirely indoors

Risks & Benefits

No health risk to humans or pets, but causes significant economic and aesthetic damage to clothing, upholstery, and heirloom textiles

Identified on: 1/13/2026