Case-bearing clothes moth (larva)

Typically found indoors in dark, undisturbed areas like closets, under furniture, or in storage bins where natural fibers are present.

Larvae feed on keratins found in animal-based fibers including wool, silk, feathers, fur, and hair. They occasionally eat synthetic fibers if blended with natural ones.

Larvae construct a portable silken case 'sleeve' incorporating fibers from their food source for camouflage. They live inside this case, pulling themselves along as they feed, and eventually pupate within it.

They are a significant domestic pest that can cause extensive damage to clothing, carpets, and upholstery. They pose no direct health risk to humans or pets but have no ecological benefit in a home environment.