But the wonderful world of insects also has a family of moths whose caterpillars are some of the greatest architects of the animal world. Bagworm moths (Psychidae) consist of about 1,350 described ...

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