Bug Identifier
Case-bearing Clothes Moth larva
Community identification

Case-bearing Clothes Moth larva

Tinea pellionella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Tineidae
Size
Larva cases typically measure 8-10mm in length.
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Natural Habitat

Commonly found inside homes, specifically in closets, bedrooms, and storage areas containing natural fibers.

Diet & Feeding

Keratin-rich materials such as wool, fur, feathers, hair, silk, and occasionally leather or soiled synthetic fabrics.

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a portable silken case camouflaged with fibers from its food source. They are reclusive and often feed in dark, undisturbed areas.

Risks & Benefits

A significant household pest that causes physical damage to clothing, carpets, and upholstery; they provide no significant benefits to human environments.