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.
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CLASSIFICATION
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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 |
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