webbing clothes moth
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The webbing clothes moth (Tineola biselliella) is an insect whose larvae feed on materials of animal origin, such as woolens and furs. These larvae construct a silken web in which they live. While adult moths do not feed, the larvae can also damage synthetic or plant-fiber fabrics that are soiled with grease or sweat. Clothes moth larvae are known to molt multiple times as they grow, and when starved, they may undergo numerous molts, sometimes even decreasing in size. Control methods include cleaning, storage, and the use of repellents or pesticides.123
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