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 several records of adults from inside my house, but have not tracked down the larvae (presumably resident underneath an infrequently moved sofa).

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Near Corby, 5.viii.1909

First Record:  1909, Wallis.