Common Bagworm Moth vs White Ermine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Bagworm Moth | White Ermine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psyche casta | Spilosoma lubricipeda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Erebidae |
| Size | Males 12-15 mm wingspan; females wingless | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
White Ermine
A pure white moth peppered with variable black dots, resembling ermine fur. The number of spots varies greatly between individuals.
Did You Know?
Some individuals have so few spots they appear nearly pure white, while others are heavily marked.