Which moths are the rarest in Tennessee?

• A. Webbing clothes moths
• B. Clothes moths
• C. Case-bearing moths
• D. Carpet or tapestry moths

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that how often a moth type appears in a given area depends on its habitat needs and how likely those conditions are to occur in that region. In Tennessee homes, two textile moths—webbing clothes moths and case-bearing clothes moths—are well-adapted to indoor living and infest a wide range of fabrics like wool, fur, and silk, so they’re commonly encountered. Carpet or tapestry moths, on the other hand, have more specific habitat requirements and tend to be less prevalent in typical households. They’re often tied to particular stored fabrics or older, specialty items, so their populations are smaller and less widespread in the state. That combination of broader indoor presence makes carpet or tapestry moths rarer in Tennessee compared with the other textile moths described.