Many people have come across this type of capsule in their homes without really knowing what it is; they are quite tiny, inconspicuous, and hardly move, and they usually appear attached to walls, ceilings, or little-used corners of the home.
At first glance, they might be mistaken for accumulated dust or small bits of dirt, but the little-known truth is that they belong to a very unique insect: the case-bearing moth. Although their presence might give the impression that the space is unclean, their behavior is more curious than dangerous.