Clothes Moth Larvae: Identification, Damage, and Removal

Clothes moth larvae are the stage responsible for most fabric damage caused by clothes moths. Unlike adult moths, the larvae feed on natural fibers such … Read More

A clothes moth infestation can quietly damage sweaters, carpets, blankets, upholstery, and other materials containing natural fibers. The adult moth itself does not eat clothes; … Read More

Silk moths have very different diets depending on their life stage and species. Most of the eating happens during the caterpillar stage, when larvae consume … Read More

Wild silk moths are large, beautiful insects known for their colorful wings and silk-producing caterpillars. Unlike domesticated silkworm moths, they survive independently in forests, grasslands, … Read More

The Ceanothus silk moth (Hyalophora euryalus) is one of the largest and most impressive native silk moths of western North America. Its broad reddish-brown wings, … Read More

The Japanese silk moth (Antheraea yamamai), also called the Japanese oak silkmoth, is a spectacular giant silk moth native to East Asia. Adults have broad … Read More

The giant silk moth is not a single species but a name used for large moths in the family Saturniidae. This spectacular group includes Cecropia, … Read More

The domestic silk moth (Bombyx mori) is one of the world’s best-known domesticated insects and the source of most commercially produced mulberry silk. Its caterpillar, … Read More

Silk moths are fascinating insects best known for the strong silk produced by their caterpillars when they build protective cocoons. The group includes the domesticated … Read More

The Indianmeal moth (Plodia interpunctella) is one of the most common pantry pests found in homes, grocery stores, warehouses, and food-storage areas. The adults are … Read More