Often found inside houses and being continuously brooded can be seen at any time of the year. Accidentally introduced across the world with dried stored goods.

Flight Season

Flies throughout the year in multiple broods.

Size and Family

  • Family – Oecophoridae
  • Small Sized
  • Wingspan Range – 15-21mm

Conservation Status

  • UK BAP: Not listed
  • Common Resident

Caterpillar Food Plants

The caterpillars feed on dried plant and animal debris.

Habitat

Often found in homes.

Distribution

  • Countries – England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
  • Widespread and common
White-shouldered House-moth - Ben Sale

White-shouldered House-moth

White-shouldered House-moth - Ben Sale

White-shouldered House-moth

White-shouldered House-moth - Patrick Clement

White-shouldered House-moth

White-shouldered House-moth - Ben Sale

White-shouldered House-moth

White-shouldered House-moth - Ben Sale

White-shouldered House-moth

White-shouldered House-moth - Peter Maton

White-shouldered House-moth

White-shouldered House-moth - Patrick Clement

White-shouldered House-moth