carpet moth
Definition
Noun 1. A small moth whose larvae are destructive pests of textiles: A type of moth (specifically, the common name for Trichophaga tapetzella) whose caterpillar stage feeds on and damages materials like wool, carpets, and other fabrics.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The damage to the antique rug was caused by the carpet moth.
- To protect your winter clothing, ensure your storage areas are free from carpet moths.
- Carpet moth infestations can be difficult to detect until significant harm is done.
Advanced Usage
- As a collective term for fabric pests: In common usage, "carpet moth" is sometimes used loosely to refer to similar moths whose larvae consume keratin-based fibers, such as the clothes moth.
Variants and Related Words
- Tapestry moth: Another common name for the same species ().
- Clothes moth: A closely related pest () with similar destructive habits on fabrics.
Synonyms
- Tapestry moth
- Fabric pest (a broader, more general term)
Related Phrases
- Moth damage: Harm caused by the larvae of moths like the carpet moth.
- The sweater had several holes from moth damage.
- Moth larvae: The destructive, caterpillar stage of the moth.
- The real threat comes from the moth larvae, not the flying adults.
Noun
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larvae feed on carpets and other woolens
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