Bug Identifier
Case-bearing clothes moth larva
Community identification

Case-bearing clothes moth larva

Tinea pellionella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera, Tineidae
Size
Larvae typically grow up to 6 to 10 millimeters in length.
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Natural Habitat

Found indoors in dark, undisturbed areas containing fabrics, carpets, or stored textiles.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on keratin-rich animal fibers including wool, silk, feathers, and fur.

Behavior Patterns

Constructs and carries a portable tubular case made of silk and debris, retreating inside when disturbed.

Risks & Benefits

Causes significant economic damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets but provides no ecological benefit indoors.