Case-bearing Clothes Moth Larva

Natural Habitat

Domestic environments, specifically closets, carpets, and storage areas containing animal-derived fibers.

Diet & Feeding

Keratin-based materials including wool, silk, feathers, fur, and hair.

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a portable silken case camouflaged with fibers from its food source. It carries this case while feeding and eventually pupates inside it.

Risks & Benefits

A significant household pest that causes physical damage to clothing, upholstery, and rugs. It provides no significant benefits to human domestic environments.

Identified on: 6/28/2026