Status
Common.
One of the most commonly recorded of the 'bagworms', named because of the larval habit of constructing a case, or bag, in which to live.
Only the parthenogenetic (self-fertile) wingless female is known.
Virgin Bagworm Luffia ferchaultella (Stephens, 1850) is no longer regarded as a separate species, but treated as a form: Luffia lapidella f. ferchaultella
Cased larvae feed, often gregariously, on lichen. Often found in vast numbers on lichen covered tree trunks and fences.Verification Grade Comment: Parthenogenetic  | Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required. | |
Recorded in 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1990.
Last Recorded in 2024. |