(Tineola bisselliella)
Biology:
The clothes moth (family Tineidae, true moths) mainly occurs in dark places in dry and warm homes. The wingspan of the moth is 14-16 mm and the shiny yellow wings have fringes at the edge, the head is shaggy hairy. The up to 9 mm large, yellowish white larvae spin characteristic, up to 15 cm long larval quivers, which are attached to the infested textiles and from whose protection the caterpillars take their food.
Damage:
The damage is caused by the larvae of the clothes moth, which feed on keratin-containing fabrics and mainly infest wool, blended fabrics with a wool content of at least 20%, wool carpets, furs and feathers. They cause irregularly frayed holes and bald patches. Wool textiles that are stored unwashed and uncleaned for long periods are particularly at risk. The clothes moths that hatch from the pupa have atrophied mouthparts and no longer feed.
