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 two main types that feed on your clothes in the UK – the common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) and the case-bearing clothes moth (called Tinea pellionella) – are small and difficult to see.

The other species of moth typically found in the UK is the case-bearing moth (Tinea pellionella); their preference is carpet, rugs, blankets and furnishings. Pantry or food moths, which are less ...