Common Clothes Moth Pupa
Tineola bisselliella (pupa)
The pupa develops inside a tough silken case, often tucked within feeding tunnels, fabric folds, carpets, or other dark undisturbed sites where the larva lived. It does not feed or travel during this stage, relying on stored energy while its body transforms into an adult moth. Fibers and debris may be woven into the cocoon, helping it blend into the damaged material around it. The protected pupal stage usually lasts several weeks, depending on temperature and conditions.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Common Clothes Moth Larva
- Common Clothes Moth Pupa
- Common Clothes Moth