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Detailed explanation-1: -Thomas College, Thrissur, found it in coffee plantations of Nariyampara and Nelliyampathy. The name translates to ‘Coffee moth of Kerala’ A new genus and species of bagworm moth Capulopsyche keralensis has been discovered from the coffee plantations of Kerala.

Detailed explanation-2: -The evergreen bagworm (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis), commonly known as bagworm, eastern bagworm, common bagworm, common basket worm, or North American bagworm, is a moth that spins its cocoon in its larval life, decorating it with bits of plant material from the trees on which it feeds.

Detailed explanation-3: -How serious are bagworms? Bagworm larvae grow and feed on trees causing plant damage. These pests can be dangerous and costly to landscaping plants, but they pose no threat to human health.