Case-bearing Clothes Moth (Larva)

Dark, undisturbed areas in homes such as closets, under furniture, or rugs, particularly where animal-based fibers are present.

Keratin-rich organic materials including wool, fur, feathers, silk, hair, and occasionally dried stored food products.

The larva builds a portable silken case incorporating debris and fibers from its food source. It carries this case as it feeds and eventually pupates inside it. Unlike webbing clothes moths, they do not leave heavy silken mats.

Significant household pest that causes damage to clothing, upholstery, and carpets. They pose no direct health risk to humans but can cause costly destruction to textiles.