Casemaking Clothes Moth (Larva/Case)

Natural Habitat

Dark, undisturbed areas within homes, closets, and storage containers containing animal-based textiles.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a portable protective silken case incorporating fibers from its food source. It carries this case as it feeds and eventually pupates inside it.

Risks & Benefits

A significant household pest that causes damage to clothing, upholstery, and rugs; it provides no direct benefit to humans and is an economic nuisance.

Identified on: 12/31/2025