Bagworm Moth

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Context

A new genus and species of bagworm moth Capulopsyche keralensis has been discovered from the coffee plantations of Kerala.

About the species

The Psychidae (bagworm moths or bagmoths) are a family of the Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).
The bagworm family is fairly small, with about 1,350 species described.
Bagworm species are found globally, with some, such as the snailcase bagworm (Apterona helicoidella), in modern times settling continents where they are not native.
Another common name for the Psychidae is "case moths".
Most bagworms are inoffensive to humans and inconspicuous; some are occasional nuisance pests.
However, a few species can become more serious pests, and have caused significant damage.
One bagworm species, the fangalabola (Deborrea malgassa) of Madagascar, is in some places encouraged to breed on wattle trees, because its pupae are collected as a protein-rich food.

CLASSIFICATION

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following statements with reference to Bagworm Moth is/are incorrect?

a. Bagworm species are found globally.

b. All bagworms are inoffensive to humans and inconspicuous.

c. The bagworm family is fairly small.

Answer: Option 3