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Black Caterpillar in House: Not Clothes Moth Larva

Solid black caterpillar found behind couch. House has clothes moth history. Expert says clothes moth larvae are small, whitish, in hidden areas. This caterpillar is unrelated. Photo would help ID.

Resource: Clothes moth info

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