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title: "What is that on the stem? Is that a nest?"
description: "What is that on the stem? Is that a nest?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "itsbiancagabriel"
published: "2025-07-03T01:19:12.577791Z"
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# What is that on the stem? Is that a nest?

_Posted by itsbiancagabriel on 2025-07-03_

What is that on the stem? Is that a nest?

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## 3 comments

### Heather commented on 2025-07-03

Looks like it could be a bagworm but I can’t tell for sure. If it is they a pest so it’s best to remove it. They use silk and leaves to create their cocoon.

#### itsbiancagabriel replied on 2025-07-03

Thank you! I removed it :)

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-07-03

Never heard of bagworms and just Googled. 😱Heck no. They are destructive! If I ever see one on any of my plants, I’m going to destroy it!

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