CASEMAKING CLOTHES MOTH
The larvae of these moths live in a portable, flat silken case, which they carry as they feed. Larvae do the damage, and are able to turn completely around within their case. The larva must remain in its case at all times; it will die if removed. The case is usually noticed on walls. The adult is small, only about ¼ inch long, and is grayish-brown in color. They eat any natural fibers from animals (such as wool), and will not touch silk, paper, or any plant materials. They will also feed on blended fibers as long as some are natura

Life Cycle
A female will lay 40-50 eggs in a 2-3 week period, attaching them to infected clothes. The eggs hatch in about a week during the summer, longer in the winter. The larvae create feeding tubes and mats of webbing, and go through 5-45 molts over a period of 35 days to 2 ½ years. They eventually form a pupal case; the pupal period is also only about a week in the summer, and longer in the winter. The whole life cycle can be completed in 50-90 days, but can be up to four years.