Bug Identifier
Plaster Bagworm
Community identification

Plaster Bagworm

Phereoca uterella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera, Tineidae
Size
Case length: 8-14mm; Larva length: up to 10mm
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Natural Habitat

Warm, humid environments; typically found indoors on walls, under furniture, and in closets.

Diet & Feeding

Scavenges on debris, including spider silk, wool, fur, hair, and small dead insects.

Behavior Patterns

Larva constructs a protective, flattened silk case covered in sand, dust, and debris. It can turn around inside the case and emerge from either end.

Risks & Benefits

They are considered a minor domestic pest because they can damage silks and wool fabrics; however, they pose no health risk to humans or pets.