The natural predator of moths depends greatly on the species of moth and its habitat. Here are the most important natural predators of moths (both in the larval and adult stages):

🐦 Birds

• Many bird species (e.g., tits, swallows, nightingales) eat moths, especially flying moths.

• Young birds are also often fed moth larvae.

🕷️ Spiders

• Spiders catch both adult moths and larvae that are in webs or near the ground are located.

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🦇 Bats

• Bats specifically hunt nocturnal moths in flight – they are one of the main predators of adult moths.

🐜 Ants and Wasps

• They eat moth eggs, larvae, and pupae.

• Ichthyous wasps (e.g. Trichogramma) lay their eggs in the moths' eggs – The wasp larvae then eat the moth eggs from the inside.

🐞 Beetles and other insects

• Some beetle species (e.g., the larder beetle) and predatory larvae (e.g., ground beetles) eat moth larvae, especially in stored goods or textiles.

🐸 Amphibians and reptiles

• Frogs, toads, and small lizards also eat moths if they encounter.

Microorganisms and Parasites

• Fungi, bacteria, and viruses can infect and kill larvae or pupae – especially in humid environments.

If you'd like, I can also tell you the specific enemies of the clothes moth, dried fruit moth, or a specific genus.