noun
- the larva of a moth that lives in a bag-like case made of silk and plant material
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The bagworm caterpillars were destroying the evergreen trees in our yard.
- Bagworms create protective cases from twigs and leaves as they feed.
- The arborist recommended spraying for bagworms in early summer.
- Each bagworm carries its portable shelter wherever it goes.
- Heavy bagworm infestations can kill entire branches of trees.
- The female bagworm never leaves her bag, even as an adult moth.