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 there is residue pesticide.
Gretchen
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Hello all,
Can anyone tell me what I am seeing on this hide/fur object from Namibia?
There does not appear to be any live pest activity (I believe it made its way
to Connecticut in the 1970s and has been in this box ever since) but the fur is
completely gone where there is evidence of the most debris, and feeding holes
are present in the hide itself. We are hoping to rehab this object, but need an
id on this detritus/pest first. No idea if these pests originated in southern
Africa or New England.
Thanks!
Wendi
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