Casemaking Clothes Moth (larva)

Found indoors in dark, undisturbed areas, closets, and storage spaces where woolens and textiles are kept.

Feeds on keratin-rich animal fibers including wool, fur, feathers, hair, and occasionally soiled cotton or synthetic blends.

Constructs and carries a portable silk case decorated with debris and fabric fragments, retreating inside when disturbed.

Major household pest that causes severe structural damage to clothing, carpets, and natural fiber textiles.