Case-bearing clothes moth (larva)

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, drawers, or storage areas where natural fibers are present.

Larvae feed on keratin-containing animal products such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair.

The larva constructs a protective silk case covered with debris and fibers from its food source, which it carries around as it moves. It undergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult moth.

Risks include significant damage to household textiles, clothing, and upholstery. They offer no direct benefits to humans and are considered a common domestic pest.