Household Casebearer

Commonly found inside homes, particularly in humid environments, on walls or floors, and near cloth or spiderwebs.

Larvae feed on natural fibers such as silk and wool, as well as spider webs, human hair, and dead insects.

The larva builds a flattened, spindle-shaped case from silk and debris (like sand and dust) which it carries for protection. It can emerge from either end of the case to feed or move.

Generally harmless to humans but is considered a household pest as it can damage clothing, carpets, and upholstery made of natural fibers.