Tineid moth larva - Tineidae - Fungus moth - Lepidoptera - 04/29/2024

The Tineid moth or fungus moth is a species of moth belonging to the family Tineidae of Lepidoptera. Tineids are unusual among Lepidoptera as the larvae of only a very small number of species feed on living plants, the majority feeding on fungi, lichens, detritus, dander, hair fibers, woolens, silks, felt, and similar materials. The larva constructs a protective case from silk and camouflages it with other materials such as soil, sand, and insect droppings. Pupation occurs within the case. A Tineid moth or fungus moth Larva crawls on the wall in a house with its crazy decorated ancient time battle field-like shield shell camouflage for safety from predators which is very rare to see, at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 29/04/2023.