• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.46 no.1 s.145
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• pp.5-11
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• 2007

The clothes moth, Tinea translucens Meyrick is reported for the first time from Korea, based on the specimens roaring the larvae. The larvae make silk-made case from the first instar and pupate in the case at mature stage. Photographs of adult genitalia, informations of occurrence and distribution in Korea are provided. Also a brief biological informations for the species are given.