Can moths live in mattresses?

In fact, the moth larvae could live in the mattresses for as long as 2 1/2 years before they begin to transform into adult moths, Welch said.

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Species of Operophtera

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Scientific Classification

Phylum

Arthropods

Class

Bugs

Order

Moths and butterflies

Family

Geometer moths

Genus

Operophtera

Species

Winter moth (Operophtera brumata)

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