Bug Identifier
Tineid Moth Larva (Casemaking Clothes Moth)
Community identification

Tineid Moth Larva (Casemaking Clothes Moth)

Tinea pellionella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Tineidae
Size
Case length typically ranges from 5mm to 10mm.
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Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, specifically closets, wardrobes, and upholstery where natural fibers are stored.

Diet & Feeding

Keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and sometimes silk or upholstered furniture.

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a protective silken case incorporating debris and fibers, which it drags along while feeding. It eventually pupates inside this case.

Risks & Benefits

Significant pest risk as they damage clothing and textiles; they provide no direct benefit to the indoor ecosystem.