Popular Post Maxfra67 Posted June 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2023 Hi, I've got since awhile lots of strange insects looking like a larva in my apartment (Bangkok)..... apparently they're totally harmless, never been bite or anything........ I'm posting here as I even don't know the name, so I have no idea how to really get rid of them..... Anyone here that has any idea on what to do? I attach a photo of this insect...... thanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 I think he's some sort of case-moth. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, Crossy said: I think he's some sort of case-moth. Yes, there's a developing moth inside the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 20 minutes ago, Maxfra67 said: I have no idea how to really get rid of them..... Anyone here that has any idea on what to do? They're harmless, all you can do is brush them off the wall or ceiling, where they're usually clinging on, and sweep them away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mentors65 Posted June 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2023 There are older threads to find. They are harmless, begin to show up every Year around this time. They eat dust, hair, material etc. A kind of moth 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxfra67 Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 hi all.....many thanks for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 They are great in soups when you don't have any mot daeng available. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Do to the rough and course nature of your walls like outside a Wasp nest or home has been built on you walls to hatch the baby. Usually they build under or behind furniture. just make sure mother isn't around knock off wall and sweep quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Looks like a moth larvae to me. Watch out for any clothes especially woollens in the house. They'll eat cotton too if the can't find tasty woollen faire. We vacuum pack our cold climate woollens as soon as we get back and wash them as on da island these little critters cause terrible havoc. Wool suits also vacuum packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Harmless to you, but perhaps you need to use mothballs for your cloths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf6 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) I think they are called case worms (หนอนปลอก in Thai). Apparently also called case bearers and bagworms. . Edited June 27, 2023 by asf6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Rex Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Yes - it is a case moth (or bag-worm) larva. They are totally harmless. They will feed until they are ready to pupate - generally on some type of vegetation - (varies depending on species of moth - as there are many different species of these guys) . They do not eat dust, fluff or clothes! Interestingly - the female is flightless. The male develops normally, pupates , leaves his bag , then uses his (very) long abdomen to mate with a receptive female in her bag. She will then lay eggs in her bag , the larvae emerge, leave the bag - and the cycle continues!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf6 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Here's s video about them in Thai with some English notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Rex Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 okay! as an amateur entomologist, I am always interested and open to learn! Yup - these are a form of clothes-moth I am sorry - this has gone beyond boring to the average Joe - but it has really pricked my interest! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 3:06 PM, Mentors65 said: They eat dust, hair, material That's what my wife said. Usually means time for a deep cleaning. .... Perhaps hire a maid to come a couple of times a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesmac Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Fumigate I use a Canadian friend but you can get Rentokil in BKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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