Paulownia Bagworm Moth

Eumeta variegata, commonly known as the paulownia bagworm or cotton bag worm, is a moth of the family Psychidae. The species was first described by Snellen in 1879. It is found in Japan, Papua New Guinea, India, the Solomon Islands and Sri Lanka.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Paulownia Bagworm Moth being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Clania ignobilis
• Oiketicus kirbyi
• Canephora hirsuta
• Liothula omnivora
• Hyalarcta huebneri
• Metura falcata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Psychidae

Genus

Eumeta

Species

Eumeta variegata

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