Casemaking Clothes Moth (Larva/Pupa)

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, closets, storage areas, and bird nests

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a portable case out of silk and fibers from the material it is feeding on, dragging it along as it moves. It pupates within this same protective case.

Risks & Benefits

Pests that cause structural damage to stored fabrics and textiles; no health risk to humans but can be economically destructive.

Identified on: 12/26/2025