Bagworm Moth
Image: Derk29 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameBagworm Moth
Scientific NamePsychidae
FamilyPsychidae
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, gray
HabitatGardens, nurseries, forests, woodlands, urban areas
Geographic RangeWorldwide, including the Philippines
Host PlantsWide variety of deciduous and coniferous trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodVaries by species and region, generally spring to fall
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesBagworm larvae construct and live within a portable, camouflaged case, adding to it as they grow. Pupation occurs inside the case. Adult males emerge with wings, while females are often wingless and remain inside the case, attracting males with pheromones.
Identification TipsIdentify by the distinctive portable case made of silk and plant material (twigs, leaves, bark fragments) that the larva carries and expands as it grows. The specific materials and shape of the case can vary by species.
Description
The image shows a larval case, a cylindrical structure made of small twigs and plant debris bound together with silk, hanging from a plant stem.
