
Community identification
Household Casebearer
Phereoeca uterella
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera: Tineidae
- Size
- Case length 8-14 mm
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.