The bagworm moth l ife cycle is among the most unusual in the moth world because the insect spends most of its active life hidden inside a portable protective case, often called a "bag." These insects belong to the moth family Psychidae, commonly known as bagworm moths, case moths, or case-bearing caterpillars.. Casemaking Clothes Moth Life Cycle Adult moths live for 15-30 days. Mated females can lay 40-50 eggs singly or in groups. Eggs hatch in 4-10 days in warmer months and up to 30 days in cooler months. Larvae feed and become mature in 35 days or and up to 30 months depending on food quality, temperature and humidity.
Learn about the case-bearing clothes moth and their identification. Get details about their life cycle, how their cocoon, larva and eggs look like, and how to get rid of them. Case moths Habitat Terrestrial. Feeding and diet Many species of case moth caterpillars are plant feeders; others feed on lichens; while some live within the nests of ants and are thought to be scavengers. Other behaviours and adaptations The caterpillar is a very skilled climber, able to climb any surface by building a silk ladder attached to the surface they wish to climb. Life history cycle.