Clothing moth larva

Dark, undisturbed indoor locations including closets, drawers, and attics where animal-based fibers are stored.

Natural fibers containing keratin such as wool, silk, hair, fur, feathers, and lint.

Larvae weave silken tubes or mats for protection while feeding and typically avoid light (photophobic).

Risks include significant damage to clothing, carpets, and upholstery; they provide no significant benefits in a domestic ecosystem.