Life Stages
According to pest experts, kamitetep pass through four life stages:
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Eggs – Females lay clusters in hidden crevices.
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Larvae – Hungry caterpillars emerge, building protective cases as they feed.
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Pupae – They remain hidden in their cases until metamorphosis is complete.
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Adults – Small moths about half an inch long, with dull gray-brown scales.
The larval stage causes the most damage, making early detection important.
