Hi Wendi,
It looks very similar to cases left behind by Webbing Clothes Moths or Case
Making Clothes Moths. Regardless of activity level, you should double bag
the objects and freeze them (we do -40 C for a minimum of 48 hours) to kill
any eggs, larva or adults that may be hiding. Afterward, clean it
thoroughly and re-assess.
You'll also want to do a thorough check in the surrounding
areas/collections if these were stored nearby.
-Alex
On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 3:18:58 PM UTC-4 wmurray01 wrote:
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
*WENDI FIELD MURRAY, PHD*
COLLECTIONS MANAGER/REPATRIATION COORDINATOR, Archaeology & Anthropology
Collection
COLLECTIONS MANAGER, East Asian Art & Archival Collection
Wesleyan University | Olin Library
Exley Science Center, 301 | Middletown, CT 06459
P. 860 685-2085
pronouns: she/her/hers
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