What do bagworms eat?

Bagworms (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) are caterpillars that feed on the foliage of trees and shrubs. They are generalists and can eat a wide variety of plants, but they prefer evergreens, such as pines, firs, and spruces. Bagworms can also eat deciduous trees, such as oaks, maples, and birches.

Bagworm caterpillars live in silken bags that they construct around themselves. The bags are made of silk and bits of plant material, and they provide the caterpillars with protection from predators and the elements. Bagworms typically feed at night, and they can defoliate entire trees and shrubs if their populations are not controlled.

Some of the most common trees and shrubs that bagworms eat include:

* Pines

* Firs

* Spruces

* Junipers

* Cedars

* Oaks

* Maples

* Birches

* Elms

* Ashes