Case-bearing clothes moth (larva)

Typically found indoors in dark, undisturbed areas like closets, attics, and underneath furniture.

Larvae feed on natural animal fibers including wool, silk, hair, feathers, and fur. They do not eat synthetic fabrics.

The larva builds a silk case encrusted with fibers from the material it is eating, which it carries around for protection. They are most active in low-light environments and the larvae crawl slowly along surfaces with their heads protruding from the case.

Benefits: None related to humans. Risks: Serious pest of household goods and textiles; they can cause significant damage to expensive clothing, rugs, and upholstery by chewing irregular holes in fibers.