Acorn Moth vs Common Bagworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Moth | Common Bagworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blastobasis glandulella | Psyche casta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blastobasidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 15–22 mm wingspan | Males 12-15 mm wingspan; females wingless |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Acorn Moth
A small moth whose larvae bore into and consume the contents of acorns on the forest floor. It is common in oak woodlands across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
In heavy infestation years, it can destroy over half the acorn crop on the forest floor.
Common Bagworm Moth
A small moth whose larva builds a distinctive portable bag from silk and plant debris that it carries everywhere. Adult females are wingless and never leave their larval bag.
Did You Know?
The wingless female mates, lays eggs, and dies entirely within the bag she built as a caterpillar.