
Community identification
Household casebearer
Phereoeca uterella
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera, Tineidae
- Size
- Larvae cases measure about 9 to 14 millimeters long.
Natural Habitat
Found indoors on walls, ceilings, and under furniture in warm, humid regions.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on spider webs, hair, wool, feathers, and occasionally other organic debris.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae construct a portable, flattened, silk case covered in debris, dragging it along surfaces as they move.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans, but the larvae can damage fabrics, carpets, and stored woolens.