Bug Identifier
Household Casebearer
Community identification

Household Casebearer

Phereoeca uterella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Tineidae
Size
Case length 8-14 mm
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Natural Habitat

Found inside houses, particularly in areas with high humidity, on walls and ceilings

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on spider webs, wool, hair, silk, and organic debris

Behavior Patterns

Larvae live inside a flattened, spindle-shaped case made of silk and covered with sand or dust. They can turn around inside the case to protrude from either end.

Risks & Benefits

Considered a household pest that can damage natural fiber fabrics and silk; otherwise harmless to humans.