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Molecular identification and microbiome profiling of household casebearer, Phereoeca sp. (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) from Malaysia: Potential implications for human skin irritation

Salmah Yaakop; Muhammad Afiq Senen; Nur Alya Adila Rosli et al.

PLOS One, Vol. 21 No. 4 · 2026 · English · PLOS Scopus

In Malaysia, anecdotal accounts have linked the household casebearer (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) to skin lesions and localized inflammation; however, scientific evidence is lacking, and the species’ taxonomic identity remains unclear. This study aimed to confirm the species identity and examine the…