carpet moth

Definitions of carpet moth
  1. noun
    larvae feed on carpets and other woolens
    synonyms: Trichophaga tapetzella, tapestry moth
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    type of:
    tineid, tineid moth
    small yellowish moths whose larvae feed on wool or fur
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