Clothes moth
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Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tineidae
Size range
- Small, wingspan 10 mm
Distribution
- Widespread overseas and in New Zealand
Life History
- Caterpillar eats wool, hair and feathers
- Damages carpet, clothing
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