Trichophaga tapetzella, Crete - photo © Fotis Samaritakis

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
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
                       
Links

Lepiforum e. V.

Lepidoptera Mundi

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