Case-Making Clothes Moth
The Case-making Clothes Moth gets its name from the open-ended, protective silk case that the larvae live inside and carry around when feeding.
Size range
Approximately 1 cm
Distribution
Clothes moths are found worldwide, including Australia, Asia, North America and Europe.
Habitat
Clothes moths live in urban areas.
Behavior and adaptations
Feeding and Diet
Before humans began manufacturing clothes and carpet, clothes moth larvae fed on feathers, fur, dead animals and wool.
Other behaviors and adaptations
Like most moths, adult clothes moths generally avoid light and prefer the darkness of a wardrobe or drawer.
What to look for
The protective silk cases that the larvae live inside and carry around when feeding are approximately 1 centimeter in length, are often found on woolen carpets, walls and ceiling areas, also in cupboards and wardrobes under and behind cabinets.
