
Community identification
Household Casebearer
Phereoeca uterella
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera: Tineidae
- Size
- Larval cases are approximately 8 to 14 mm in length
Natural Habitat
In and around houses, particularly on walls in humid climates
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on spider webs and natural fibers like wool or silk
Behavior Patterns
The larva builds a flattened, spindle-shaped case from silk and debris; it can turn inside the case to feed from either end.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans but can be a minor nuisance pest by damaging fabrics or spider webs