tineid
/ˈtɪniɪd/
noun
- A small moth whose larvae feed on wool, fur, feathers, or other organic materials; also called a clothes moth.
- She found a tineid in her wool sweater and immediately put it in the freezer.
- Tineids are a common pest in closets where natural fibers are stored.
- The larvae of tineids can cause significant damage to antique rugs.