Widely moved around the world. Their origin in the wild is unknown, with the larvae feeding from silk galleries on stored foodstuffs, etc.
Family
Oecophoridae
Biostatus
Adventive
Larva
Feeds from silk galleries on stored foods, dried skins, dead insects, dried grass, in wool, carpets, birds' nests, etc.
Pupa
Pupates in feeding place or elsewhere after wandering.
Adult/Imago
Sometimes found resting indoors by day or flying sluggishly after dark. Attracted to light. September to May.
Forewing Length
5 - 9mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Usually inside houses, outhouses, warehouses.