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

Small moth (likely a clothes moth)

Tineola bisselliella (probable)

Order & Family
Lepidoptera; family Tineidae
Size
Adults are about 6–8 mm long, with a wingspan of roughly 10–15 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Dark, undisturbed indoor areas such as closets, carpets, upholstery, and stored textiles; adults may rest on walls.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae consume keratin-rich materials, including wool, fur, feathers, and hair; adults generally do not feed.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are weak fliers and often hide in darkness. Larvae avoid light and can damage fabrics while developing in silken cases or webbing.

Risks & Benefits

They are harmless to people and do not bite or transmit disease, but larvae can damage natural-fiber clothing and furnishings. Ecologically, they help decompose animal-derived fibers.