Evergreen Bagworm Moth vs Zegris eupheme
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Evergreen Bagworm Moth | Zegris eupheme |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis | Zegris eupheme |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Pieridae |
| Size | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.