Brown House Moth

Hofmannophila pseudospretella

Appearance

Brown House Moth (Hofmannophila pseudospretella)
  • Adult — 8–14 mm long. Dark brown forewings each with three or four black spots.
  • Larva — up to 20 mm long. Dirty white with a brown head. 1st thoracic segment is a chestnut colour.
  • Pupa — 15 to 20 mm long in a silk cocoon.

Lifecycle

  • Normally one generation per year.

Habits

  • Larva may wander considerable distances prior to pupation. Generally regarded as a scavenger.