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bagworm, casemoth

Description:

An unidentified bagworm/casemoth (Family Psychidae) suspended mid air by an invisible silk thread.

Habitat:

Spotted in a large semi-urban yard and garden in close proximity to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.

Notes:

Video description: A bagworm is suspended in mid air by an invisible thread and spins like a top as the occupant pokes its head in and out. (Slowed to 50% of normal speed).

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2 Comments

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 11 years ago

Thanks J. @all video now posted properly!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Great spotting!

Scott Frazier
Spotted by
Scott Frazier

Indonesia

Spotted on Feb 6, 2013
Submitted on Feb 6, 2013

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