Bug Identifier
Plaster bagworm
Community identification

Plaster bagworm

Phgiorima tikei / Phereoeca uterella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera, Tineidae
Size
Larvae case length is about 10 to 13 mm.
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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.