Tinea dubiella is a species of moth belonging to the family Tineidae.
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.
The moth flies at night from JulyâÂÂAugust. 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.