Bug Identifier
Household Casebearer / Plaster Bagworm
Community identification

Household Casebearer / Plaster Bagworm

Phereoeca utericella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Tineidae
Size
Case size typically ranges from 8mm to 14mm in length.
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Natural Habitat

Found within indoor environments, particularly on walls or under furniture in humid climates.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on spider webs, wool, hair, and organic detritus.

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a protective silk case covered in sand, dust, and debris. It can protrude from either end of the flattened case to move or feed.

Risks & Benefits

Generally considered a minor household pest. Risks include potential damage to wool clothing or rugs, but they are harmless to humans and do not bite or sting.