Case-bearing Clothes Moth larva

Typically found indoors in dark, undisturbed areas like closets, under furniture, or within rugs and carpets

Feeds on animal fiber proteins (keratin) found in wool, silk, fur, feathers, and leather, as well as lint and pet hair

The larva constructs a protective silken case around itself, incorporating fibers from the material it is eating. It drags this case as it feeds and eventually pupates inside it

Significant household pest that can cause permanent damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets. They pose no direct health risk to humans or pets but are destructive to property