Problem
House moths
Other Names:
Oecophoridae moths Nature:
House moths are a nuisance because they settle in dark, dusty places down the sides of upholstered furniture, under carpets and in between floorboards, where the grubs feed on organic debris in the dust. In the wild they prefer to live on dried animal remains and debris in the nests and burrows of birds and animals, so old birds' or wasps' nests in the house can be a source of eggs and larvae.
Broader Problems:
Household pestsLepidoptera as insect pests Related Problems:
Clothes mothsThreatened species of Oecophoridae Subject(s):
Amenities → Housing, tenantsInvertebrates → Insects
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST