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Bagworm Moth Larva - Psychidae - Bagworms - Animal India

A Bagworm moth larva (Psychidae) moves across and occasionally hangs with its silk on a lamp shade beside a Jhau (Tamarisk) plant, resembling a distinctive camouflage of wood pieces, in Padamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 19, 2026. Bagworm moth larvae are caterpillars that live in protective bag-like cases made from their own silk and plant materials. These bags range in size from 6 to 152 mm (0.25 to 6 inches) and are constructed from silk and bits of leaves, twigs, and other debris. The bags are attached to trees, rocks, or fences while resting or during their pupa stage. The larvae extend their head and thorax from their mobile case to eat the leaves of host plants. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13607602
Date Taken	19 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

No People Bagworm moth larvae Psychidae caterpillars silk plant materials bags trees rocks fences pupa stage head thorax host plants Bagworm moth larva mobile case lamp shade Jhau Tamarisk camouflage wood pieces Padamchen Sikkim India Soumyabrata Roy 19/04/2026.