Ever see these frightening looking "things"?

[Skeptic7]

Out on our 5th floor lanai in BKK, occasionally notice these tiny creatures moving in a very slow jerky fashion. In the pix, it appears large...but is really just 1.5 cm (about a half inch) with it's tiny head extended. Didn't pay much attention to them initially, but recently saw one and it kinda sorta reminded me of a leech, which it is definitely not. Further research revealed it to be the larval stage of the Case Making Clothes Moth (Tinea pellionella). Bizarre looking things. Fortunately never see them indoors. 

 

 

 

 

[Skeptic7]

Apologies! Have no idea how the above got posted to the Motor Forum! Perhaps the mods can direct it to a proper place. 

[Old Croc]

Yes Case moth pupae. Harmless. They tend to head high up the walls to wait their next stage. If too many appear my wifey will knock then down with a broom and throw them outside.

Interestingly, the caterpillar seems to be able to turn around inside its case and head in the opposite direction if disturbed.