Household Casebearer

Indoor environments, particularly in humid climates. Found on walls, floors, and under furniture.

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

The larva constructs a protective silk case flattened like a pumpkin seed and covered in sand or dust. It can retreat into the case from either end to avoid predators.

Generally a nuisance pest; can cause minor damage to natural fiber textiles (wool, silk) but provides minor ecosystem benefit by consuming spider webs.