Evergreen Bagworm Moth
Common NameEvergreen Bagworm Moth
Scientific NameThyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
FamilyPsychidae
SubfamilyTyphoniinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, clear
HabitatForests, urban landscapes, areas with coniferous and deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from New England south to Florida and west to Nebraska and Texas
Host Plantsarborvitae, juniper, pine, spruce, cedar, cypress, hemlock, maple, oak, willow, sycamore, apple, elm
Flight PeriodAugust to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae construct and live within a camouflaged silken bag covered with bits of host plant material. Females are wingless and remain inside their bag throughout their life, laying eggs there after mating.
Identification TipsMales are identified by their small size, dark hairy body, transparent wings, and feathery antennae. The most distinctive feature of the species is the characteristic camouflaged silken bag constructed by the larvae and inhabited by the flightless female.
Description
The male Evergreen Bagworm Moth is a small, dark-bodied moth with prominent feathery antennae and mostly transparent, smoky brown wings. Its body is densely covered in dark, shaggy hair.
