Pictures of clothes eaten by moths. Next treat all affected items. The most common clothes moths are the webbing clothes moth easily identified with a golden color and around half an inch in length and the case bearing moth which can be identified about inch long and their forewings are mottled brown with one large and a few smaller indistinct black spots. Clothes moth identification. Similar looking moths spotted in kitchens and other well lighted areas are possibly grain moths originating from cereals dried fruit nuts or other stored foods.
Adult clothes moths actually do no damage when feeding. Adult moths right do not feed. It could be your clothes textiles such as bedding and rugs or your furniture. Unlike some other types of moths clothes moths are seldom seen because they avoid light.
Clothes moth clothing moth fly insect pest icon in circle round outline black color vector illustration flat style simple image samia cynthia ailanthus silkmoth. Clothes moth or clothing moth larvae below feed on a variety of dried animal protein like hair feathers and hide. They prefer dark undisturbed areas such as closets basements and attics. First identify exactly what the moths are eating.
It is the larvae which hatch from the sticky eggs that eat wool hair fur or feathers. For clothing the treatment options are washing your outfits in hot water freezing them or dry cleaning. Read on for more information on clothes moths their identification the difference from stored food moths the damage.