
Community identification
Plaster bagworm
Phgiorima tikei / Phereoeca uterella
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera, Tineidae
- Size
- Larvae case length is about 10 to 13 mm.
Natural Habitat
Found indoors on walls, ceilings, and in dark, undisturbed areas.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on spider webs, dust, hair, shed skin, and occasionally wool or silk fabrics.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae construct a portable, flattened silk case covered in dust and debris, dragging it along surfaces as they move.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans, though their cases cause cosmetic nuisances; they help control minor indoor debris like cobwebs.