Bug Identifier
Plaster Bagworm
Community identification

Plaster Bagworm

Phereoeca uterella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera: Tineidae
Size
Case length is about 8-13 mm (0.3-0.5 inches)
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Natural Habitat

Typically found indoors on walls or floors, and in moist areas like bathrooms or kitchens where dust and spiderwebs accumulate.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on spiderwebs, wool, human hair, and dead insects.

Behavior Patterns

The larva constructs a protective silk case flattened and almond-shaped, covered with sand or dust; it can poke its head out from either end to move or feed.

Risks & Benefits

They are considered a minor domestic pest as they can damage natural fiber fabrics, but they do not bite or pose health risks to humans.