Paphos Life

Have a look out for these critters which seem to be appearing at the moment?
It's a Case-bearing Moth larva also known as a bagworm. When the females hatch they start to construct a "case" around themselves as they grow & ultimately in which they later pupate. Although the case is for protection, they are actually quite obvious when you know what to look for & where?


Shane

And what (if any) harm do they do... Just asking

Trev..

The species found in Cyprus, Pachythelia villosella, is not a problem as the larva feed on heather, grasses, birch & willow, although I don't think much of the latter 2 are found in Cyprus!

However, the species found in the UK, Tinea pellionella, is the one that eats its way through your carpets & clothes!


Shane

I find them quite ugly I'm running away now to find something that looks a bit more friendly....

ApusApus wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2017 10:19 pm The species found in Cyprus, Pachythelia villosella, is not a problem as the larva feed on heather, grasses, birch & willow, although I don't think much of the latter 2 are found in Cyprus!

However, the species found in the UK, Tinea pellionella, is the one that eats its way through your carpets & clothes!


Shane

Thanks for your answer Shane, that is reassuring..

Trev..