
Community identification
Household Casebearer (Plaster Bagworm)
Phereoeca uterella
- Order & Family
- Order: Lepidoptera, Family: Tineidae
- Size
- Case length is about 8-14mm (0.3-0.5 inches).
Natural Habitat
Typically found inside houses, on walls, or under furniture in humid climates.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on spider webs, wool, hair, and dead insects.
Behavior Patterns
The larva constructs a protective silk case covered in sand or debris and carries it while feeding. It can emerge from either end of the case.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans; considered a minor domestic pest for its potential to eat certain natural fabrics or accumulate on walls.