Larave ID please

[Oberon]

Can anyone help me identify the larva/pupa above? Found a group fo 50 or so under the sofa and oak display cabinet. No holes from woodworm or other boring beetle evident.

They range in size from 4-12mm. from the opening end a caterpillar like creature partially emerges. No long legs or feelers visible. 2 black spots on top of the body just behind the eyes. Body is a dark cream colour.

All help appreciated.

[Tiggrx]

maybe a Case-bearing Clothes Moth?

[Wild-Woman]

Originally Posted by Tiggrx

maybe a Case-bearing Clothes Moth?

That's what sprung to my mind too.

[Hedge Witch]

I think you are right Tiggrx, if you look at these pictures, that's exactly what it looks like:

http://www.unexco.com/cbmoth.jpg

http://www.margarets.com/fashionable...moth-cases.jpg

[Oberon]

Thanks for the quick replies folks, all I need to do now is some research on how to get rid of the little visitors.

It certainly looks exactly like the CB moth.

Thanks again

Andy

[Dogghound]

Yes I agree its Tinea pellionella, how often is the sofa cleaned? regular hoovering should keep them away.

[Oberon]

Sofa is less than 6 months old and it's leather. looks like they were emerging from the carpet under the 1930s oak display cabinet. Since I sprayed RAID under there and the sofa there have been no more. Found 2 adult moths dead in the debris (ID from the photogallery or web). Will go back to counting birds now. Thanks for all your help folks.