Pharmaceutical giant Kowa Co. said it has created an exceptionally durable and environmentally friendly new textile from the gossamer silk of bagworm moth larvae. In its Nov. 20 announcement ...

Bagworm life cycle. Bagworms begin their life ... These moths and their larvae reside in willow, spruce, maple, oak, and pine trees — among many others that are popular in suburban yards.

Bagworm moth larvae expel the versatile thread from their mouths to bind together leaves, twigs and other materials into nests to protect themselves. The biodegradable thread has proven to be ...