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Re: [External] Re: [PestList] FW: Mystery debris on African object

Thanks so much, everyone! This is my first encounter with this pest, so I appreciate the help! Will proceed accordingly. [cid:97b14573-457e-45e1-91bd-c8f727750857] WENDI FIELD MURRAY, PHD COLLECTIONS MANAGER/REPATRIATION COORDINATOR, Archaeology & Anthropology Collection COLLECTIONS MANAGER

Re: [PestList] FW: Mystery debris on African object

Wendi - Absolutely case-making clothes moths.Tom ParkerEntomologist -Original Message- From: Wendi Field Murray To: Pestlist@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, Mar 24, 2023 3:18 pm Subject: [PestList] FW: Mystery debris on African object   Hello all,      Can anyone tell me what I am seein

[PestList] RE: Mystery debris on African object

Wendi, Case making clothes moths - Tinea pellionella (Linnaeus). These are pretty universal, so no telling where they are from – most likely New England. If you are not seeing any current live critters (or adult moths), chances are that it was treated at some point. You might want to see if t

[PestList] Re: FW: Mystery debris on African object

Hi Wendi, It looks very similar to cases left behind by Webbing Clothes Moths or Case Making Clothes Moths. Regardless of activity level, you should double bag the objects and freeze them (we do -40 C for a minimum of 48 hours) to kill any eggs, larva or adults that may be hiding. Afterward,