Case-making clothes moth (larva)

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, or areas with stored natural fabrics and materials.

Larvae feed on keratin-containing animal fibers such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair, as well as synthetic fabrics blended with natural fibers.

The larva spins a silken case around itself, incorporating fibers of the material it is feeding on for camouflage. They carry this case as they move and feed, eventually pupating within it.

They are household pests that cause significant damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets. They do not pose health risks to humans but can be economically destructive.