Bug Identifier
Small moth fly (likely a tineid clothes moth)
Community identification

Small moth fly (likely a tineid clothes moth)

Tineola bisselliella (probable; image alone cannot confirm species)

Order & Family
Lepidoptera; family Tineidae
Size
Adults are about 6–9 mm long, with a wingspan near 10–16 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Indoors, especially closets, drawers, carpets, and stored textiles in dark, undisturbed areas. Larvae favor wool, fur, feathers, and other keratin-rich materials.

Diet & Feeding

Adults generally do not feed; larvae consume keratin-containing fibers and debris, including wool, hair, feathers, and shed skin.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are weak fliers and often run or flutter when disturbed. Larvae avoid light, produce silken cases or webbing, and can remain in fabrics for months.

Risks & Benefits

They do not bite or transmit disease, but larvae can damage clothing, rugs, and natural-fiber furnishings. They contribute modestly to decomposition of animal-derived fibers.