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Immature stages

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Tinea pellionella
Case-bearing Clothes Moth
Linnaeus, 1758240 / 12.027
=Carpet Moth
Norfolk status
One of the clothes moths, better known at the Carpet Moth.

Local in houses, bird nests, barns, warehouses and granaries throughout the British Isles.

The adults are generally on the wing between June and October, but may appear outside this period since they often live inside buildings.

The larvae are incredibly destructive, they can munch their way through wool carpets at remarkable speed and render them bald.
This case-bearing moth is so named due to the silken case the larvae weaves to protect itself while it is eating your carpet. It can turn around inside to eat at both ends. When it is large enough this case is sealed while the grub pupates and becomes an adult moth.

Recorded in 41 (59%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1985.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/2020127TG12 - Aylsham
21/10/2020128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
20/09/2020128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
19/09/2020128TF64 - Hunstanton
15/09/2020128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 9-16mm
Flight: June - Oct.
Foodplant:   wool and fur, feathers, birds' nests.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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