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White-shouldered house moth

Endrosis sarcitrella

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (21 countries), and North America (United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Insecta (Insects)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Endrosis sarcitrella (White-shouldered house moth)

Names in Other Languages

French Teigne de la colle

German Kleistermotte

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Butterflies & Moths

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-shouldered house moth?

The scientific name of White-shouldered house moth is Endrosis sarcitrella. It belongs to the genus Endrosis.

Where does White-shouldered house moth live?

White-shouldered house moth is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (21 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia.

What family does White-shouldered house moth belong to?

White-shouldered house moth (Endrosis sarcitrella) belongs to the genus Endrosis, which is part of the taxonomic family Oecophoridae.

What kingdom does White-shouldered house moth belong to?

White-shouldered house moth (Endrosis sarcitrella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 23 Countries

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Genus Endrosis — 1 Species

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White-shouldered house moth

Endrosis sarcitrella

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Data verified March 2026

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