Community identification
Bagworm Moth Larva
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera, Psychidae
- Size
- 30 mm to 50 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found on various trees and shrubs, particularly juniper, arborvitae, cedar, and pine
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; feeds on foliage of host trees and shrubs
Behavior Patterns
Larvae construct spindle-shaped silken cases covered with bits of leaves and twigs for protection and camouflage. They carry these cases as they feed and eventually pupate inside them.
Risks & Benefits
Can cause significant defoliation to ornamental trees and shrubs if populations are high; considered a minor pest in landscaping.