Case-bearing clothes moth (larva/case)

Natural Habitat

Often found indoors in closets, carpets, and storage areas where animal fibers are present.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on keratins such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and lint; they do note eat synthetic fibers.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae construct and live inside a portable silken case incorporating fibers from their food source. They carry this case as they crawl and eventually pupate within it.

Risks & Benefits

Significant pest to clothing and household fabrics. They pose no direct health risk to humans but can cause expensive property damage.

Identified on: 12/26/2025