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#13247998

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13247999

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248000

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248001

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248003

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248005

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248007

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248008

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248010

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#11197319

30 April 2024

Bagworm moth larvae are currently living in protective baglike cases that they have made out of their own silk and plant materials. The bags, which range in size from 6 to 152 mm (0.25 to 6 inches), are constructed from silk and bits of leaves, twigs, and other debris. These bags are attached to trees, rocks, or fences while the larvae are resting or during their pupa stage. The larvae are extending their heads and thoraxes from their mobile cases to eat the leaves of host plants. Some bagworm moth larvae, known as log cabin caterpillars, are rebuilding their wooden homes multiple times as they grow larger. While the larvae of some species are eating lichen, others prefer green leaves. Bagworms usually occur on evergreens such as cedar or juniper, but they may also be found on deciduous trees like honey locusts. In this case, the bags are covered with small leaves and twigs from the host tree. A bagworm moth larva is moving through the house with their distinctive appearance in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 29, 2024.

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#11197320

30 April 2024

Bagworm Moth Larvae (Psychidae) Are Caterpillars That Live In Protective Baglike Cases They Make Out Of Their Own Silk And Plant Materials. The 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. Some Bagworm Moth Larvae Are Known As Log Cabin Caterpillars Because They Rebuild Their Wooden Homes Multiple Times As They Grow Larger. The Larvae Of Some Species Eat Lichen, While Others Prefer Green Leaves. Bagworms Usually Occur On Evergreens Such As Cedar Or Juniper, But They May Also Occur On Deciduous Trees Such As Honey Locusts. In This Case, The Bags Are Covered With Small Leaves And Twigs From The Host Tree. A Bagworm Moth Larva Is Moving Through The House With Their Crazy Look At Tehatta, West Bengal, India On 29/04/2024.

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#11197322

30 April 2024

Bagworm Moth Larvae (Psychidae) Are Caterpillars That Live In Protective Baglike Cases They Make Out Of Their Own Silk And Plant Materials. The 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. Some Bagworm Moth Larvae Are Known As Log Cabin Caterpillars Because They Rebuild Their Wooden Homes Multiple Times As They Grow Larger. The Larvae Of Some Species Eat Lichen, While Others Prefer Green Leaves. Bagworms Usually Occur On Evergreens Such As Cedar Or Juniper, But They May Also Occur On Deciduous Trees Such As Honey Locusts. In This Case, The Bags Are Covered With Small Leaves And Twigs From The Host Tree. A Bagworm Moth Larva Is Moving Through The House With Their Crazy Look At Tehatta, West Bengal, India On 29/04/2024.

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#11197323

30 April 2024

Bagworm Moth Larvae (Psychidae) Are Caterpillars That Live In Protective Baglike Cases They Make Out Of Their Own Silk And Plant Materials. The 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. Some Bagworm Moth Larvae Are Known As Log Cabin Caterpillars Because They Rebuild Their Wooden Homes Multiple Times As They Grow Larger. The Larvae Of Some Species Eat Lichen, While Others Prefer Green Leaves. Bagworms Usually Occur On Evergreens Such As Cedar Or Juniper, But They May Also Occur On Deciduous Trees Such As Honey Locusts. In This Case, The Bags Are Covered With Small Leaves And Twigs From The Host Tree. A Bagworm Moth Larva Is Moving Through The House With Their Crazy Look At Tehatta, West Bengal, India On 29/04/2024.

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#11197324

30 April 2024

Bagworm Moth Larvae (Psychidae) Are Caterpillars That Live In Protective Baglike Cases They Make Out Of Their Own Silk And Plant Materials. The 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. Some Bagworm Moth Larvae Are Known As Log Cabin Caterpillars Because They Rebuild Their Wooden Homes Multiple Times As They Grow Larger. The Larvae Of Some Species Eat Lichen, While Others Prefer Green Leaves. Bagworms Usually Occur On Evergreens Such As Cedar Or Juniper, But They May Also Occur On Deciduous Trees Such As Honey Locusts. In This Case, The Bags Are Covered With Small Leaves And Twigs From The Host Tree. A Bagworm Moth Larva Is Moving Through The House With Their Crazy Look At Tehatta, West Bengal, India On 29/04/2024.

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#11197325

30 April 2024

Bagworm Moth Larvae (Psychidae) Are Caterpillars That Live In Protective Baglike Cases They Make Out Of Their Own Silk And Plant Materials. The 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. Some Bagworm Moth Larvae Are Known As Log Cabin Caterpillars Because They Rebuild Their Wooden Homes Multiple Times As They Grow Larger. The Larvae Of Some Species Eat Lichen, While Others Prefer Green Leaves. Bagworms Usually Occur On Evergreens Such As Cedar Or Juniper, But They May Also Occur On Deciduous Trees Such As Honey Locusts. In This Case, The Bags Are Covered With Small Leaves And Twigs From The Host Tree. A Bagworm Moth Larva Is Moving Through The House With Their Crazy Look At Tehatta, West Bengal, India On 29/04/2024.

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#11197326

30 April 2024

Bagworm Moth Larvae (Psychidae) Are Caterpillars That Live In Protective Baglike Cases They Make Out Of Their Own Silk And Plant Materials. The 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. Some Bagworm Moth Larvae Are Known As Log Cabin Caterpillars Because They Rebuild Their Wooden Homes Multiple Times As They Grow Larger. The Larvae Of Some Species Eat Lichen, While Others Prefer Green Leaves. Bagworms Usually Occur On Evergreens Such As Cedar Or Juniper, But They May Also Occur On Deciduous Trees Such As Honey Locusts. In This Case, The Bags Are Covered With Small Leaves And Twigs From The Host Tree. A Bagworm Moth Larva Is Moving Through The House With Their Crazy Look At Tehatta, West Bengal, India On 29/04/2024.

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