Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 926783

Evergreen Bagworm Moth
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Observation date: August 30, 2013
Submitted by: rtempman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These catepilars have totally infested my arborvitae trees. They have encased themselves in needles from the trees. I found this one on the ground inching his way along the driveway.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: September 05, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County