Casemaking Clothes Moth vs Bed Bug Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Casemaking Clothes Moth | Bed Bug Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinea pellionella | Reduvius personatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm wingspan | 16-19 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Casemaking Clothes Moth
A small silvery-brown moth whose larva constructs a portable silken case that it drags along as it feeds. It is a significant pest of furs, woolens, and museum specimens.
Did You Know?
The larva never leaves its portable case, enlarging it as it grows by adding fibers from whatever material it is eating.
Bed Bug Hunter
An assassin bug whose nymph camouflages itself with dust and debris glued to its body.
Did You Know?
Nymphs create a complete disguise coat of dust particles held by tiny hooked hairs.