Diet
Since this species gravitates to heat and humidity, they are typically found in closets, basements, gardens, garages, and attics. There, they have a large supply of organic materials to consume. Their diet includes dust, feathers, wool, spiderwebs, hair, dead insects, lint, silk, paper, and plant debris. For some reason, they don’t seem to like cotton, says Free Malaysia Today. Unfortunately, they can chew through personal items like clothes, rugs, linen, and important documents, which is why kamitetep don’t make good roommates.
Where they hide
Search for signs of kamitetep in your home with their diet in mind. Look around storage boxes, especially the ones made of cardboard. Check areas with fabric, such as linen closets and around carpets. Remember to look out for their small, tubular cases, which could be hanging on a wall or ceiling. You may also see little caterpillar-like larvae looking for food near their cases. Additionally, like with other moths, look around light fixtures because adults are attracted to them.
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