B&F: 0240

ABH: 12.027

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Indoors, gardens

Wingspan:  9-16mm

Flight Period:  June - October

Observations:  The case-bearing larvae feed on naturally-occurring fibrous material such as wool and fur. I have many records of adults from inside my house, with numerous larval cases found amongst the various beds used by the cats!

Confusion Species: T. dubiella - dissection required

L.O.N.:  Near Corby, 5.viii.1909

First Record:  1909, Wallis.