Bug Identifier
Bagworm Moth Larvae
Community identification

Bagworm Moth Larvae

Family Psychidae

Order & Family
Order: Lepidoptera, Family: Psychidae
Size
10 mm to 50 mm depending on species and age
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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.