Case-making clothes moth (larva/case)

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, or storage areas where natural fibers are kept.

Larvae feed on keratins found in natural fibers like wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair.

The larva builds a portable silken case incorporating fibers from its food source. It carries this case while feeding and eventually pupates inside it. Adults do not feed.

Risk: Serious pest that can cause significant damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets. Benefit: Breaks down animal-based organic matter in the wild.