Glover's Bagworm Moth
Common NameGlover's Bagworm Moth
Scientific NameThyridopteryx gloverae
FamilyPsychidae
SubfamilyOiketicinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsdark brown, bronze
HabitatWoodlands, suburban areas, gardens, and areas with host trees and shrubs.
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Texas.
Host Plantsjuniper, cypress, cedar, pine, oak, willow, mesquite, various conifers and deciduous trees
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae construct a silken bag covered with bits of leaves and twigs, which they carry for protection. Females are wingless and remain inside their bags, emitting pheromones to attract winged males. After mating, eggs are laid within the bag.
Identification TipsMales are characterized by their dark, somewhat iridescent wings and prominent bipectinate (feathery) antennae. The presence of the distinctive bag-like larval cases on host plants is a key indicator.
Description
A small, dark brown moth with a robust, hairy body and feathery antennae. Its wings exhibit a subtle bronze or coppery iridescence.
