Bug Identifier
Case-bearing clothes moth larva (likely)
Community identification

Case-bearing clothes moth larva (likely)

Tinea pellionella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera; Tineidae
Size
Larvae are about 5–10 mm long; the portable case is similar in length.
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Natural Habitat

Indoors, especially closets, carpets, and stored textiles containing natural animal fibers.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on keratin-containing materials such as wool, fur, feathers, and hair.

Behavior Patterns

The larva carries a fibrous, spindle-shaped case and retreats into it when disturbed; adults are small moths and do not feed on textiles.

Risks & Benefits

Larvae can damage clothing and furnishings made from natural fibers. They are not dangerous to people or pets.