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Cone Case Moth

Lepidoscia sp.

Description:

A cone case moth moving to a new location. Photo # 2 shows the moth larva caterpillar peeking out of its "house" before moving ( photos # 1, 3, 4, and 5 ) and finally settling down to new location( photo # 6) Last photo also shows the a closed cone to prevent any possible predators. Length of the cone is about 2 cm.

Habitat:

Spotted on a fence (urban area)

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2 Comments

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 10 years ago

Thanks Leanne!

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 10 years ago

Fantastic!

Noel Buensuceso
Spotted by
Noel Buensuceso

Bago Bantay, Philippines

Spotted on Jul 2, 2013
Submitted on Jul 2, 2013

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