Trichophaga tapetzella, Crete - photo © Fotis Samaritakis
Trichophaga tapetzella (Linnaeus, 1758)
MOTH INFO
Trichophaga tapetzella is a moth of the family Tineidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Trichophaga tapetzella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tinea tapetiella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tinea tapetzella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Common name
Tapestry moth, Carpet moth
Classification
Superfamily: Tineoidea > Family: Tineidae > Subfamily: Tineinae > Genus: Trichophaga
Wingspan
14-18 mm
Habitat
Birds’ nests, building interiors, warehouses.
Food plant
The larvae feed on natural fibrous materials such as hair, wool, fur, bird feathers, animal skin, etc. They can cause significant damage to carpets, clothing, and other household textiles.
Flight period
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