The two moths most commonly found in UK homes doing damage to natural fibres are the common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) and the case-bearing clothes moth (Tinea pellionella). It is the ...

The larvae feed on proteins including keratin ... can be a problem at other times of the year too.' By far, the common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) is the most widespread moth pest around ...

There are about 20 species of clothes moths and none of them actually eat our clothes – their larvae do ... over five years in the number of common clothes moths caught in its traps.

It is more common in the London area and the southern counties. The larvae are usually domestic pests of woollen goods or museum pests ... clean holes which are not accompanied by strands of silk ...

It has been damaged by the common clothes moth which are attracted by the horse hair used in the seating. The museum said it had decided to replace the moth-damaged upholstery. The coach has been ...