Case-bearing Clothes Moth (Larva)

Indoors in dark, undisturbed areas such as closets, attics, storage chests, and behind furniture. They are found wherever natural fibers are present.

Primarily feeds on natural fibers, including wool, fur, feathers, felt, pet hair, and lint. They can damage clothing, carpets, upholstered furniture, and stored textiles.

Case-bearing clothes moth larvae build and carry a silk case, often incorporating fibers from their food source. They are secretive and avoid light, preferring dark, undisturbed areas. Adults are poor fliers and are attracted to light.

Risks: Can cause significant damage to natural fiber textiles, leading to economic loss. Does not bite or transmit diseases. Benefits: None apparent directly to humans; in natural ecosystems, they act as decomposers of organic matter containing keratin.