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BAGWORM
Bag constructed of small twigs and silk by BAGWORM.
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| Species |
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis |
| Common Hosts: |
Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis
Juniper Juniperus spp.
Live oak Quercus virginiana
Southern red cedar Juniperus silicicola
Willow Salix spp. |
Description |
Adult -- male moth sooty black, densely hairy; wingspan approximately 25 mm. Female wingless, no legs, maggot-like; yellowish color; in bag.
Larva -- size variable, approximately 25 mm long when mature; head and neck yellow spotted with black, body brownish. |
Importance |
Not abundant in Florida; most common in Panhandle. Severe defoliation may stress trees especially coniferous or softwood host trees. |
Signs
of Infestation |
Loss of foliage. Small bags constructed of small bits and pieces of leaves and twigs; adhering to branches. |
Control |
- Handpick and destroy bags.
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Bulletin No. 196-A | Printed October, 1983 | Contact the
Forest Health Section 
