The adult clothes moth has a body length of between 6 and 8 mm, with a wingspan of 9 to 16 mm. The upper wings are golden in colour. The larva, which resembles a small maggot, is yellowish white in colour with a small brown head.It is the larva that causes the damage to clothing,carpets and furniture not in fact the moth itself,if untreated the infestation can quickly get out of hand.The female cloths moth will lay her eggs in dark areas.If you believe you have a moth problem it is always best to check under beds,furniture,rugs as well as cupboards.