Evergreen Bagworm Moth vs Garden Grass-veneer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Evergreen Bagworm Moth | Garden Grass-veneer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis | Chrysoteuchia culmella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Crambidae |
| Size | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Garden Grass-veneer
A small straw-colored moth with a silvery sheen and prominent labial palps forming a snout. It is one of the commonest grass moths in European lawns.
Did You Know?
Hundreds can be flushed from a single patch of lawn when walking through grass at dusk.