Astala confederata
(Grote & Robinson, 1868)
Confederate Microbagworm
Astala confederata is a of bagworm moth in the Psychidae, commonly known as the Confederate Microbagworm. The species was described by Grote and Robinson in 1868. As a member of the Psychidae, males are winged and free-living as , while females remain in their larval cases and are flightless. The specific epithet 'confederata' likely references the Confederate States of America, reflecting the 1868 description date during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Astala confederata: /əˈstɑːlə kənˈfɛdərɑːtə/
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Distribution
North America; specific range details are poorly documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The Astala belongs to the tribe Acanthopsychini within Oiketicinae of Psychidae. This placement indicates the constructs portable larval cases from silk and environmental materials.
Common Name Etymology
The vernacular name 'Confederate Microbagworm' combines the specific epithet 'confederata' with the informal term 'microbagworm,' reflecting the small size characteristic of the .