Bug Identifier
Likely clothes moth larva
Community identification

Likely clothes moth larva

Possibly Tineola bisselliella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera; Tineidae
Size
Larvae are typically 4–10 mm long.
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Natural Habitat

Indoors, especially closets, carpets, and stored fabrics or natural-fiber furnishings.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on keratin-containing materials such as wool, fur, feathers, and hair; adults do not feed on fabrics.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae may make small silk cases or webbing and avoid light. The pictured specimen is too small and indistinct for a confident identification.

Risks & Benefits

Not dangerous to people, but larvae can damage wool and other animal-derived textiles.