Bug Identifier
Household Casebearer (Case-making Clothes Moth larva)
Community identification

Household Casebearer (Case-making Clothes Moth larva)

Phereoeca uterella

Order & Family
Order: Lepidoptera; Family: Tineidae
Size
Case length is usually 8mm to 13mm.
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Natural Habitat

Typically found inside houses, on walls, or under furniture in warm, humid climates.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on organic fibers, cobwebs, wool, hair, and dead insects.

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a silken flat, spindle-shaped case covered with sand, dust, and debris for protection; it can poke its head out from either end to move or feed.

Risks & Benefits

Does not bite humans or pets but is considered a household pest because it can damage natural fabrics, upholstery, and carpets.