Bug Identifier
Household casebearer
Community identification

Household casebearer

Phereoeca uterella

Order & Family
Lepidoptera, Tineidae
Size
Larval case is about 9 to 14 millimeters long.
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Natural Habitat

Found indoors on walls, ceilings, and in dark, undisturbed areas.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on spider webs, hair, wool, feathers, and organic dust.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae construct and live inside a portable silken case, dragging it along surfaces as they move.

Risks & Benefits

Larvae can damage woolen fabrics, carpets, and stored textiles but pose no direct health risk to humans.