Tineidae includes the familiar clothes moths Tineola bisselliella and Tinea pellionella.
Tineidae is a family of small moths that includes the webbing clothes moth, Tineola bisselliella, and the casemaking clothes moth, Tinea pellionella. Their larvae can damage animal-derived textiles because they digest keratin in materials such as wool, fur, feathers, and some natural fibers.
The adult moths are not usually responsible for the holes found in clothing. The feeding damage is produced by larvae, which may remain concealed in fabrics or in protective cases depending on the species.
Not every small moth found indoors is a clothes moth. Pantry moths belong to different families, and accurate identification depends on appearance, habitat, larval signs, and the material being damaged.