Tinea Pellionella (Case-bearing Clothes Moth)

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

Larvae eat keratineous substances like wool, feathers, fur, hair, and stored organic materials. Adults do not eat.

Larvae construct a portable silken case incorporating fibers from the food source. They are most active in dark, undisturbed areas.

Significant pest risk as larvae cause damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets. They provide no direct benefit to human ecosystems.