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Some moths lay eggs which hatch into larvae, these eat holes in clothing, etc. These moths are called clothes moths; scientifically they are from the Family Tineinae the most common offenders are Tineola bisselliella (Hummel, 1823), Tinea pellionella (Linnaeus, 1758) and Trichophaga tapetzella(Linnaeus, 1758). However, there are over 3,000 species in the family and many are able to eat keratine which makes them potential "clothes eaters".
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoWell you could say that moths eat cloth, but that isn't entirely true. The term 'moth-eaten' refers to the fact that moths "eat" cloth,but moths don't truly eat cloth or clothes. They chew holes in it to lay their eggs. Hope this helped! :)
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∙ 13y agoOnly wool a good way to repel them is with ceder wood.
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∙ 9y agoThere are many species of moth, and the different species like to eat different things. Most moths eat plant material such as nectar, wheat or leaves.
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What do giant leopard moths eat?
tiger moths ,(,like most moths ,adult moths) drink nectar ,baby moths eat clothes.
Can moths harm you?
To clothes they are, they eat your clothes. Some of them suck blood. Others eat male genitalia. Some will bite your nipples off. Most crawl up your nose and then you inhale them though, so yeah they are super dangerous.
Can clothes moths and larvae eat through vacuum bag?
No they cannot cut through plastic with their mandibles.
What do baby moths eat?
Baby moths eat wood and grown-up moths eat cotton
Why do you get moths in your closet?
Because moths eat clothes.That's usually what they mostly eat.
What eats cotton clothes?
Moths eat cotton clothes.
Are there moths that don't eat clothes?
Yes.
What can eat clothes and damage material?
Moths.
Do mosquitos eat moths if so which mosquito?
frankly it doesnt it isnt do hrm to you but it lays eggs in you clothes and also eat your clothes but im also depends if the moths harmfull
What do giant leopard moths eat?
tiger moths ,(,like most moths ,adult moths) drink nectar ,baby moths eat clothes.
Why do ants eat clothes?
Ants do not typically eat clothes, but moths do. Ants might eat other ants when they are hungry. If you fear that ants might eat your clothes, keep something lavender scented in your closet to deter them.
Do moths eat cholthing?
yes, it is kinda like that. That's what moth holes are in clothes.
Textile eating insects?
Moths will lay eggs in clothes, and the larvae will later eat the fabric.
What bugs eat holes in cashmere sweaters?
Clothes Moths ( or rather their larval, caterpillar stage).
Can moths harm you?
To clothes they are, they eat your clothes. Some of them suck blood. Others eat male genitalia. Some will bite your nipples off. Most crawl up your nose and then you inhale them though, so yeah they are super dangerous.
Can clothes moths and larvae eat through vacuum bag?
No they cannot cut through plastic with their mandibles.
What can chamilions eat besides crickets?
They're insectivores so they eat wax worms, meal worms, super worms, flies, moths, and grasshoppers.
