Mediterranean Flour Moth vs Evergreen Bagworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Flour Moth | Evergreen Bagworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephestia kuehniella | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm body; 20-25 mm wingspan | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless |
| Habitat | Indoors | Gardens |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mediterranean Flour Moth
A major pest of flour mills that produces dense silken webbing that clogs milling machinery. It is pale grey with zigzag markings on the forewings.
Did You Know?
It was the first insect used to demonstrate biological pest control with parasitoid wasps in the early 1900s.
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.