
Community identification
Bagworm Moth Larvae
Family Psychidae
- Order & Family
- Order: Lepidoptera, Family: Psychidae
- Size
- 10 mm to 50 mm depending on species and age
Natural Habitat
Found on trees, shrubs, and sometimes wandering on walls or fences in residential and wooded areas.
Diet & Feeding
Foliage of various trees and shrubs including evergreens and deciduous trees.
Behavior Patterns
The larva constructs a portable case out of silk and bits of twigs, leaves, or debris, carrying it everywhere as it feeds and moves. Females are wingless and remain inside the bag.
Risks & Benefits
High populations can heavily defoliate and damage ornamental trees and shrubs. They generally do not pose a direct health risk to humans.