By continuing without changing your cookie settings, you agree to this collection. household casebearer - Phereoeca uterella Walsingham Male bagworm moths then fly to seek out a female for mating. The larvae of some species eat lichen, while others prefer green leaves. The bagworm moth is a type of moth that is found in Hawaii. December 2013 It can be found under spiderwebs, in bathrooms, bedrooms and garages. Aiello (1979) believes the plates protect the larva from natural enemies when it reaches out of its case for locomotion. Here are some methods that might be effective in getting rid of bagworms so that they never return. Repeat every seven days if necessary. [5] Females lay their eggs in their case and die. The bagworm moth is considered to be a nuisance by many people due to the fact that they can cause damage to crops and other plants. The new moth emerges around noon, leaving the pupal case exposed on the outer case. Predators of bagworms include white footed mice and sparrows. The evergreen bagworm moth occurs throughout the eastern United States, with records as far west as New Mexico. The bagworm caterpillar lives in its protective bag, or case, with only the male moth leaving to mate. Figure 5. This results in cone-like structures made from the same foliage of the host plant. Thanks. Bagworm Moth | Home and Garden Education Center [4], A bagworm begins to build its case as soon as it hatches. Bagworm moth caterpillars are bagworm moths in the larval stage. Monarch butterflies have been known to migrate for up to three years at a time. Most male bagworm wings have few of the scales characteristic of most moths, instead having a thin covering of hairs. The inside of the arch is lined exclusively by silk, and is gradually extended to form a tunnel, while the larva stays inside. However, However, it is unlikely that there are any gypsy moth populations present on the islands given the lack of suitable habitat for this species. Borror DJ, Triplehorn CA, Johnson NF. The larva walks up a vertical surface and attaches the case at both ends with silk. Bethune's Pinion Moth. The larva has three pair of well-developed, brown legs. The Bagworm Moth Caterpillar builds Log House like Cocoon Bagworms look like shiny dark or black caterpillars that grow up to 1 (2.5 cm) long. Adult: Adult females have a wing span 10 to 13 mm long. Trees infested with bagworms exhibit increasingly damaged foliage as the infestation increases until the leaves are stripped bare. In late spring, the bagworm larvae hatch and leave the nest. They are killing my Queen Emma rose bush. You should use a sharp knife to cut down the dangling cone-like cocoons and remove all the silk from branches. Entomological Society of America. A female bagworm lays up to 1,000 eggs in the cocoon in late summer and fall. Depending on where they are migrating, they can travel 1,200 to 2,800 miles between the United States and Canada and Mexico.