Bagworm-moths
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Basicladus
Basicladus is a genus of bagworm moths (family Psychidae) described by Davis in 1964. The genus belongs to the subfamily Psychinae and is characterized by distinctive larval case construction. Information on this genus remains limited, with only five observations documented on iNaturalist.
Kearfottia
Kearfottia is a genus of bagworm moths in the family Psychidae, established by Fernald in 1904. The genus belongs to the subfamily Naryciinae, a group of small moths whose larvae construct portable cases from silk and environmental debris. Records indicate presence in the United States, particularly Vermont. The genus contains relatively few described species and remains poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Psyche
bagworm moths
Psyche is a genus of bagworm moths in the family Psychidae, established by Schrank in 1801. The genus name derives from the Greek word for 'soul' or 'mind.' Larvae construct portable cases from silk and environmental materials such as plant debris, sand, or soil particles. Adults are typically small to medium-sized moths with reduced mouthparts; females of many species are wingless.
Siederia
Siederia is a genus of small bagworm moths in the family Psychidae, established by Meier in 1953. The genus was erected to accommodate species previously placed in the large, polyphyletic 'wastebin genus' Solenobia, which is now recognized as a junior synonym of Taleporia. Siederia species are classified in the subfamily Naryciinae, though some authorities place them in Taleporiinae if Naryciinae is not considered sufficiently distinct. The genus contains approximately eight described species distributed primarily in the Palearctic region.
Taleporiinae
Taleporiinae is a subfamily of bagworm moths (Psychidae) characterized by larvae that construct portable protective cases from silk and environmental materials. Members of this subfamily exhibit diverse case architectures, including the double-walled larval cases documented in some genera. The subfamily was established by Herrich-Schäffer in 1857 and contains multiple genera distributed across various regions.