Bug Identifier
Plaster Bagworm (Case-bearing Moth Larva)
Community identification

Plaster Bagworm (Case-bearing Moth Larva)

Phereoeca uterella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Tineidae
Size
Larval case is typically 10-15 mm long.
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Natural Habitat

Found inside houses, particularly on walls and under furniture in humid climates.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on spiderwebs, wool, hair, and abandoned insect silk or cases.

Behavior Patterns

The larva lives inside a silken case covered in sand or debris; it can peek out from either end to move or feed.

Risks & Benefits

They are considered minor household pests that can damage natural fabrics but are otherwise harmless to humans.