Case-bearing Clothes Moth

Indoor environments, particularly in closets, storage chests, and behind furniture where natural fibers are kept.

Larvae feed on keratin-containing animal products such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, and silk. Adults do not feed.

Larvae construct and live inside a portable silken case incorporating fibers from their food source. They carry this case as they move. They pupate within the case, often climbing to walls or ceilings beforehand.

Risks: Significant pest that causes damage to clothing, upholstery, and rugs. Benefits: In nature, they help decompose animal remains like feathers and fur.