Water Boatman vs Evergreen Bagworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Boatman | Evergreen Bagworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corixa punctata | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Boatman
A small, oval aquatic bug with oar-like hind legs fringed with swimming hairs. Unlike most aquatic bugs, water boatmen are primarily herbivores that scrape algae from underwater surfaces.
Did You Know?
Male water boatmen produce the loudest sound relative to body size of any animal on Earth, singing at 99 decibels by rubbing a ridge on their genitalia against their abdomen.
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.