Evergreen Bagworm Moth vs Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Evergreen Bagworm Moth | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis | Papilio glaucus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless | 79-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Evergreen Bagworm Moth
A North American bagworm whose larvae construct spindle-shaped bags covered in bits of leaves and twigs. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate and kill ornamental evergreen trees.
Did You Know?
The adult female is so reduced that she is essentially a bag of eggs with no wings, legs, eyes, or functional mouthparts.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.