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Case-making clothes moth

Tinea pellionella

Least Concern

About

The Case-making Clothes Moth (Tinea pellionella) is a species in the genus Tinea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)

Class

Insecta (حشرات)

Order

Lepidoptera (حرشفيات الأجنحة)

Species

Tinea pellionella (Case-making clothes moth)

Names in Other Languages

German Pelzmotte

Similar Species in Tinea

Large Pale Clothes Moth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Case-making clothes moth?

The scientific name of Case-making clothes moth is Tinea pellionella. It belongs to the genus Tinea.

What is the conservation status of Case-making clothes moth?

Case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Case-making clothes moth live?

Case-making clothes moth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden.

What family does Case-making clothes moth belong to?

Case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella) belongs to the genus Tinea, which is part of the taxonomic family Tineidae.

Is Case-making clothes moth endangered?

No, Case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Case-making clothes moth belong to?

Case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Case-making clothes moth?

The closest relatives of Case-making clothes moth in the genus Tinea include Beaked Clothes, Buff Clothes, Eaves Clothes, Plain Clothes, Large Pale Clothes Moth.