
Community identification
Likely clothes moth larva
Possibly Tineola bisselliella
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera; Tineidae
- Size
- Larvae are typically 4–10 mm long.
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.