#bagworms

[hellsitegenetics]

I was inspired by the dolphin post to spread my anti-jellyfish agenda.

Y’know what the most confusing animal species is? JELLYFISH. They have no brains, no lungs, really no blood either and yet somehow they’re still alive?? Wtf. Not even sponges make this little sense. I want to pick their brains apart BUT THEY DON’T HAVE ANY. I don’t even know how they hold themselves together there’s nothing to mold its cells around because THEY ALSO DON’T HAVE BONES how do they do it

I am continuously confused by these creatures that should not be alive and yet have survived for millions of years

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Closest match: Luffia ferchaultella genome assembly, chromosome: 5 Common name: Virgin smoke

[bumblechub]

everybody wants a fantasy city on the back of a turtle or whale. what about on the back of a bagworm, huh?

[rattyexplores]

The time I found a bagworm on a grass bunch in the middle of the pavement. I took it home and put it in our vegetable garden.

23/11/23 - Psychidae sp.

QLD:WET

[pogomcl]

Round-winged Bagworm, Epichnopterix plumella Canon 7D EFS 60 2.8 f/3.5 1/320 iso: 250

[wutz]

Bagworms stacking on top of each other

[toothedgoose]

Psychidae sp.

Bagworm moth (larval form: caterpillar)

21 of October 2022 — New York, USA

The caterpillar uses silk to entwine itself with bits and pieces it collects from the environment, essentially making its own little ‘sweater’ to camouflage it from predators. This is my first time seeing one out in the wild, an incredible find!

[inthecityofgoodabode]

September 2022: On A Sunday Walk

Seen while walking...

Seriously? More wasted food rotting in the sun. For all the Fallout 4 fans, one of them was Salisbury steak and, based off the smell, you’d be lucky if 9 rads was all you got if you ate it: 

The guy behind the camera: 

I don’t know how long this area stays filled with water. I know after a rain that the excess water from here trickles across the footpath before heading downhill towards the interstate: 

Caution - nature reclaiming in progress: 

The hand symbol suggest these strange glyphs were left by Orcs from Isengard. Of course, it could just have been kids doodling in the concrete but how likely is that?:

It may sound odd but bagworms remind me of my paternal grandparents. When I was a kid, every Autumn, when the bagworms were infesting their pecan tree, they’d cut out the webbed branches & burn them in a bonfire. There is arguably no more satisfying sound than hearing a garden pest go snap, crackle & pop: 

Seen in the yard of another member of the resistance. I don’t hold out much hope that Governor Lee will get ousted in the upcoming election as love of ignorance & a voucher system supporting it run deep in my home state but it won’t be because those of us who believe in good public education didn’t try: 

I’ve seen a lot of flyers in my time but this is the first want ad I’ve seen for someone looking for GTA5 RP players for their Discord server: 

[landscapedesignfirm]

What are Bagworms?

Bagworms are a common pest in the United States. The bagworm (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) is small, about 1/4 inch long, and very active. Bagworms are the larvae of Psychid moths, a type of moth considered a pest. Bagworms are no threat to humans but can damage plant life and wood structures (such as decks) if left untreated for too long.

Life Cycle of Bagworms

Bagworms live their entire life cycles on the plant or tree the insects feed on. Therefore, bagworm activity is probably nearby if you see bags hanging from trees and shrubs during the spring or summer.

Bagworm moths lay eggs on the underside of leaves in spring and summer. Adult female bagworms lay nearly 1,000 eggs in each bag. The eggs then hatch into tiny bagworm caterpillars and spin a series of silk threads that connect them to branches or twigs. Next, the caterpillar creates protective “bags” out of leaves, needles, or flower petals that can be up to two inches long.

Next the caterpillar feeds inside these little cocoons until pupating into an adult moth (or egg-laying female). In this cocoon-like covering, the caterpillars remain dormant until mid-June through early August, emerging as adult moths to mate and produce new generations of bagworms. This cycle repeats every year until killed by cold weather or pesticides.

Behavior

The bags that bagworms make for themselves are protective but also serve as an effective way for them to move around. When the time comes for them to find a new place, the pests detach themselves from their bag and let the bag fall. When we see large clumps falling from trees like this, we know plenty of bagworm larvae are inside.

Bagworms primarily eat evergreen trees and bushes but can feed on more than 120 species of plants. A bagworm will also feed on ornamental plantings such as maples, conifers, crabapples, and cranberry bushes. These insects are some of the most common pests that attack shade trees in our landscapes.

In rare cases, bagworms will also eat deciduous trees and shrubs. These pests are most commonly found on evergreens such as spruce and pine trees but can also be found on other plants like rhododendron bushes.

Damage

Bagworm larvae damage plants by feeding on needles and leaves. Young bagworms feed on the upper epidermis of host plants, leaving tiny holes in the foliage. Damage by mature larvae is incredibly destructive to evergreen plants, such as cedar, juniper, and arborvitae.

Identifying Signs of Bagworms

Identifying these pests and taking steps to eliminate them before they cause significant damage is important. Because of their unique appearance, bagworms often go unnoticed until the infestation is extensive. Many homeowners are unaware of the presence of bagworms until the pest is in enormous numbers. The caterpillars often build their homes on top of trees or other plants, allowing them to grow unobserved for months or even years.

A plant health care expert can identify a bagworm infestation by finding the telltale silk bags with small pieces of host plant material attached to them. These bags can be any color, from white to brown, typically ranging from 1/2 inch to 3 inches long. Bagworm larvae live inside these protective linings during their development stages.

Controlling & Removing Bagworms

Luckily, several methods can be used to prevent infestations from occurring in your yard. First, the process involves removing the bags from the trees and bushes. Many homeowners can be anxious or nervous about removing the bags, so working with a plant health care specialist is ideal. After removing the bags, the PHC specialist will spray the plants with a combination of soap, oil, or insecticide and repeat this process to remove any remaining larvae.

Second, a plant health care expert can use insecticides to kill the bagworms in your trees and bushes. The insecticide must contain specific chemicals to eliminate and reduce bagworm populations effectively. The best time to spray is during the early morning hours when temperatures are cool.

Contact Burkholder PHC for Help Controlling Bagworms

Bagworms can be a significant issue for homeowners and their plants. If you want to keep your landscape safe from them, reach out to Burkholder PHC. Our arborists will conduct a plant health care evaluation and diagnosis of your landscape and inform you of your treatment options. Burkholder PHC provides no-cost identification of the situation in addition to free testing, diagnostics, inspections, and evaluations. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Blog is originally published at: https://www.burkholderphc.com/what-are-bagworms/

It is republished with the permission from the author.

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[mushroomyhouse]

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[crevicedwelling]

hello! would you be able to help me identify this... thing? my mom is convinced this is the egg sac of some sort of bug but neither of us have any idea what kind it may be. is this even a bug thing? if so, what kind? thanks ♡

posting this one on my main since I need a reminder to get through all of the bug submissions on @crawlingkind + also I have some specimens to share!

that is a structure made by Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, a species of bagworm moth. I’m not sure if it’s occupied since empty bags can stick around for years but it could contain either a larva, a pupa, or an adult female. the caterpillars can eat a wide range of plants, and incorporate items from their environment into a sturdy, weatherproof silken bag, which they drag behind them wherever they go. once they are ready, they tie the bag to a perch and pupate. only the male emerges as a recognizeable moth, and flutters around in search of females.

a male and a small case, probably from another male.

the adult female is often described as remaining larviform, but she is even more wormlike than the caterpillars: she is a featureless tube of fat and egg-laying machinery, lacking functional eyes or antennae, and with no legs or wings to speak of. she will die in the bag, surrounded by her eggs, who will hatch the following season.

[strawlessandbraless]

Bagworm Moth Caterpillar Appreciation Post 🐛 🪵

The bagworm moth caterpillar collects and saws sticks to create tiny intricate log cabins to live in

[is-this-cottagecore]

[rattyexplores]

Psychid Moth Spotted at the Trainstation

The Australian Bag Moth has a colorful adult stage.

The females of this species do indeed leave their cocoons after pupation, and are bright blue with small wings.

Cebysa leucotelus

21/03/23

[papalandscape]

[bowelflies]

a larval witch!

unidentified bagworm caterpillar from Agumbe, India. photographed by Girish Gowda