Evergreen Bagworm Moth vs Light Brown Apple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Evergreen Bagworm Moth | Light Brown Apple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis | Epiphyas postvittana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless | 16-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) |
| 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.
Light Brown Apple Moth
A small variable brown moth native to Australia that has invaded several continents. It feeds on over 500 plant species, making it an exceptionally polyphagous pest.
Did You Know?
It holds the record for the broadest known host-plant range of any tortricid moth.