Casemaking Clothes Moth larva

Domestic environments, specifically closets, wardrobes, and upholstery

Keratin-based materials including wool, silk, feathers, fur, and leather

The larva constructs a portable silken case incorporating debris or fiber from its food source. They are reclusive, preferring dark, undisturbed areas, and carry their case with them as they feed.

A significant household pest that causes physical damage to expensive textiles, clothing, and rugs. They pose no direct health risk to humans but represent a substantial economic risk to personal property.