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Clania lewinii
Case moths, bag moths or bagworms are names given to a group of moths (Family Psychidae) whose caterpillars make portable homes from silk, usually attaching plant material, detritus or sand grains to the outside. Caterpillars of each species build quite distinctive cases, although there can be considerable variation within a single species, especially in those that feed on a wide variety of different plants. This case moth has made its home with sticks of similar length structured into a tube.
Found hanging from a Eucalyptus tree.
Spotted on Feb 4, 2016
Submitted on Feb 6, 2016
1 Comment
Very interesting cocoon I wonder how long it took for the caterpillar to construct aND additionally, how did it enter and seal itself in while making this tube of twigs