Tinea pellionella
Case-bearing Clothes Moth
Case-bearing Clothes Moth
Tinea pellionella
Case-bearing Clothes Moth
12.027 BF240
Wingspan 9-16 mm.
One of the 'clothes moths', this species is widely distributed over the British Isles.
The larvae feed in a portable case, on such things as wool and fur, but also feathers and in birds' nests.
The adults are generally on the wing between June and October, but may appear outside this period since they often live inside buildings.
One of the 'clothes moths', this species is widely distributed over the British Isles.
The larvae feed in a portable case, on such things as wool and fur, but also feathers and in birds' nests.
The adults are generally on the wing between June and October, but may appear outside this period since they often live inside buildings.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 6 |
| February | 7 |
| March | 17 |
| April | 36 |
| May | 114 |
| June | 243 |
| July | 236 |
| August | 85 |
| September | 29 |
| October | 7 |
| November | 4 |
| December | 3 |
