Tinea dubiella is a species of moth belonging to the family Tineidae.[1]
It is native to Europe. This species has been recorded in New Zealand and is regarded as being established in that country.
Head with rust red hair.Forewing dark grey-brown with weak black spots, usually at least two and a hyaline spot near the base.Hindwings light grey. Difficult to distinguish from Tinea columbariella, Tinea pellionella and Tinea svenssoni but the genitalia are diagnostic. [2]
The moth flies at night from July-August. It is found indoors including in barns and stables. The larva is whitish with a reddish-brown head and feeds on wool, hides, furs, feathers, insect collections, etc.