Bug Identifier
Household Casebearer (Plaster Bagworm)
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).
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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.