
Community identification
Household casebearer
Phereoeca uterella
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera, Tineidae
- Size
- Larval case is about 9 to 14 millimeters long.
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.