White-shouldered House Moth
Common NameWhite-shouldered House Moth
Scientific NameEndrosis sarcitrella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatIndoors (houses, warehouses, pantries), disturbed outdoor areas, gardens
Geographic RangeCosmopolitan (worldwide)
Host Plantsstored grains, seeds, dried fruits, fungi, dried plant matter, animal products
Flight PeriodYear-round (indoors), May to October (outdoors)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are generalist scavengers, feeding on a wide variety of dried organic materials. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the contrasting white head and thorax, mottled grey-brown forewings, and a pale, often white, patch near the wing tips. Frequently found indoors.
Description
A small moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, a prominent white head and thorax, and a distinct white patch at the end of the forewings.
