Webbing clothes moth

Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, particularly in dark, undisturbed areas like closets, storage chests, and behind furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on animal fibers containing keratin, such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, and leather, as well as lint and crumbs.

Behavior Patterns

The adults do not feed and are poor fliers, often preferring to run or crawl. They avoid light. Larvae spin silken tunnels or patches while feeding on materials.

Risks & Benefits

Significant risk of damage to property, specifically clothing, rugs, and upholstery made from natural fibers. They provide no direct benefit to humans but are part of the natural decomposition cycle for animal matter in the wild.

Identified on: 3/18/2026