We’ve all watched caterpillars crawl, creating a ripple-effect with their multiple pairs of legs alternately making contact ...

The caterpillar stage of the bagworm moth (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) literally looks like a worm in a bag! Their multi-purpose mobile shelter provides a lifelong home for the females, and without ...

According to OSU Extension specialists, bagworm larvae (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) have reached a stage in their development where their feeding and the size of their protective ...

In the past several years, we have seen an astounding number of bagworms in Shawnee County. As with most insects, populations rise and fall with weather conditions and food availability. Typically, we ...

Talk about tiny houses. These little critters have us beat by a long shot. Using silk to pull together bits of leaves, twigs or other plant materials, bagworm moths craft unique, temporary homes that ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW)— The Ohio State University Extension is warning people in the state to be on high alert for bagworms. The stealthy and destructive pest can severely damage trees and shrubs.

If your landscape has a history of bagworm problems, it’s time to start looking for them. Nebraska Extension entomologist Jonathan Larson said “bagworms are some of the best architects in the insect ...

There are several moth species whose larvae live within a case constructed from the lichens and algae upon which they feed. Collectively these ...

Johnson said bagworms are common in the Texas landscape. The bags, made of silk and bits of plant material, are created by the caterpillar as it grows. "Eventually, it will attach the bag to a stem, ...