B&F: 0236

ABH: 12.026

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Indoors, gardens

Wingspan:  9-16mm

Flight Period:  Continuously brooded (indoors)

Observations:  The larvae feed on naturally-occurring fibrous material such as hair, fur or bird feathers, and woollen clothing, upholstery and carpets. Historically this species was much more widespread, with the case-bearing larvae found indoors on clothing and in colonies on carpet.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Kettering in clothing factory, May to September

First Record:  1907, Wallis