Luffia lapidella

Ramshorn Bagworm
Family

Psychidae

Species Codes

B&F 184 RES 11.008

Other Names

Virgin Bagworm

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Species Account

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Record Verification

Grade 3 adults are hard to separate from other species, so photos showing all critical ID features will be required, or in some cases a voucher specimen (seek advice before releasing the moth).

Grade C3 the case can be confused with others, so a good quality photo or specimen of the case & plant/pabulum, as well as the bred moth, is required.

Distribution Map

The map below shows all records of Luffia lapidella (Virgin Bagworm) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:

Phenology

The graph below shows at which time of the year Luffia lapidella (Virgin Bagworm) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:

Reporting Rate

The graph below shows how the number of records of Luffia lapidella (Virgin Bagworm) submitted each year has changed over time. Use the control below to filter by VC:

Photo Gallery

Below is a selection of Luffia lapidella (Virgin Bagworm) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com. Click on a photo if you would like to see it larger.

External Links

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