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Horsehair Worms and Casemaking Clothes Moth Larvae Discovered Among Various Organisms by Concerned Woman
What seems to be a variety of organisms of various appearances have been found by this reader, who sent us screenshots she took from a video showcasing the organisms moving. The first pictures displays what looks to be a collection of brown and/or tan pieces of matter, the second showcasing the worm that "looks like a piece of hair but isn't", and the third shows the "fuzzy" "sack" that is taken through the lens of a microscope. Continue reading [...]
Clear-White “Worm-looking Thing” in Bedroom is a Clothes Moth Larva
One of our readers recently sent in a picture of a "worm-looking thing" they have been finding on their bed at "random occasions". Upon zooming in on the photograph our reader sent in, the worm in question appears to be a clear-white color, with a dark spot on one end of its body, which we assume to be its head, and a slightly darker inside. Continue reading [...]
Hoard of Tiny Worms on Woman’s Cardigan are Clothes Moth Larvae
Troves of little worms were found on this woman's bed, and from perusing our website, she guesses that they may be moth larvae. The worms in question were specifically found on a white cardigan on her bed that had been left out to dry on our reader's washing line, and appear to be tiny in size and black in color, though it difficult to tell as the picture and video are taken from afar. Continue reading [...]
Larva Found on Blanket is a Webbing Clothes Moth Larva
A reader recently found a larva on a blanket in her closet. She described it as being tan in color, with a black head, and no stripes. Continue reading [...]
Fat White Worms on Fabric are Webbing Clothes Moth Larvae
A reader recently sent in this image of a cluster of worms she found on her bed. In the words of our reader, the worms appear to be short, fat and white. Continue reading [...]
Discovering Case Bearing Larvae and Carpet Beetle Larvae Together
We have explained why case bearing moth larvae and carpet beetle larvae are sometimes found together or near each other. Neither of these creatures is actually harmful, but they can be destructive and are therefore both considered to be pests. Continue reading [...]
