Case-bearing Clothes Moth larva

Natural Habitat

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

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

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

Risks & Benefits

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

Identified on: 12/30/2025