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 ...
At the end of the summer, the bagworm caterpillars stop feeding and seal each bag shut after securely tying it to a twig, stem or even a nearby structure. Inside the bag, the caterpillar transforms to ...