Bagworm moth
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The Psychidae are a family of the Lepidoptera. The bagworm family is fairly small, with about 1,350 species described. Bagworm species are found globally, with some, such as the snailcase bagworm, in
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Bag of Metura elongatus which can grow to more than 120 mm (4.7 in) in length
"Bag" of Pachythelia villosella (Oiketicinae)
Evergreen bagworm
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The evergreen bagworm, commonly known as bagworm, eastern bagworm, common bagworm, common basket worm, or North American bagworm, is a moth that spins its cocoon in its larval life, decorating it with
Bagworm moth
…or remains in the case while the male extends his abdomen into the female's case to breed. Females lay their eggs in their case and die. The female evergreen bagworm (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) dies without laying eggs, and the larval bagworm offspring emerge from the parent's body. Some bagworm species are…
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Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, evergreen bagworm
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, evergreen bagworm