AboutWalter Hintz Expertise I can answer any questions about insects and spiders
Experience I have taught science for over 50 years. I am presently teaching biology at the college level. I have done extensive graduate work in entomology.
Question Hello, I see someone already referenced this critter, but didn't see a final answer. Oval-shaped, grey body/shell with white center, moves like an inchworm. Can use either end, and poke it's head out, drags the "shell" along with it. Found in my bathroom also. I was able to separate it from it's shell, it has a tan/beige colored body, many feet, and it's head is black with maybe a couple of rings of black behind/on the neck. Maybe 1/2 long stretched out. Thank you -- just worried it is some kind of parasite! Best, Alec
Answer Hi Alec
I get this question at least once a week. This is small caterpillar that builds a case to hide in and drags it around everywhere. It later develops into a moth. It is called at this stage a plaster bagworm. They are harmless and feeds on cobwebs and spiderwebs. Just vacuum them up.
I bet you live in Florida
