Tineid moth / Case-bearing clothes moth (larva case)

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, or areas with low traffic where natural fibers are stored.

Larvae feed on keratin-rich animal fibers such as wool, silk, feathers, fur, and hair, as well as dead organic matter.

The larva builds a silk case coated with debris and food fragments for camouflage and protection. It carries this case with it as it moves and feeds, eventually pupating inside it. Adult moths are weak fliers and avoid light.

Risk: Major pest that causes damage to clothing, upholstery, and rugs. Benefit: Ecosystem role in nature is breaking down animal remains like feathers and fur.