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Lepidoscia arctiella

Tower Case Moth at Hughes Grassy Woodland

Lepidoscia arctiella at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 26 Dec 2023
Lepidoscia arctiella at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 26 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Lepidoscia arctiella 28 Dec 2023 ibaird
Lepidoscia arctiella 26 Dec 2023 donhe
Unidentified 26 Dec 2023 LisaH

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I get confused - is this a case moth, or a cocoon? Or are they the same? I've just not seen such a carefully and neatly constructed casing before (not that I've ever really looked . . . )

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donhe wrote:
   26 Dec 2023
@LisaH : A cocoon is a static protective covering most moth caterpillars make around their pupa. The caterpillars of the family Psychidae (Case Moths) also make a portable case covering their vulnerable abdomen. This is the latter.

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  • 26 Dec 2023 12:09 PM Recorded on
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