Case-making Clothes Moth (Larva)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically within closets, drawers, and carpets where natural fibers are stored.

Diet & Feeding

Keratin-rich animal fibers including wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair.

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a portable silken case incorporating debris and fibers, which it carries while feeding. They prefer dark, undisturbed areas and undergo complete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Significant pest of household textiles and stored clothing, causing physical damage through feeding holes. They pose no direct health risk to humans but can cause economic loss.

Identified on: 1/10/2026