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Common Bagworm Moth attached to grass, Berghem, Netherlands This bagworm larva picked an interesting location. Although they do attach themselves to anything, they are commonly found attached to bigger leaves. In this case, it was at the center of a cluster of very tall grass. I had to push aside a lot of it to get a clear view.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100572/common_bagworm_moth_attached_to_grass_-_closeup_berghem_netherlands.html" title="Common Bagworm Moth attached to grass - closeup, Berghem, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/100572_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=HN9i%2FASzp0y21o7Lh78xvdhc4oc%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Common Bagworm Moth attached to grass - closeup, Berghem, Netherlands This bagworm larva picked an interesting location. Although they do attach themselves to anything, they are commonly found attached to bigger leaves. In this case, it was at the center of a cluster of very tall grass. I had to push aside a lot of it to get a clear view.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100571/common_bagworm_moth_attached_to_grass_berghem_netherlands.html Berghem,Common Bagworm Moth,Europe,Netherlands,Psyche casta,World" /></a></figure> Berghem,Common Bagworm Moth,Europe,Netherlands,Psyche casta,World Click/tap to enlarge

Common Bagworm Moth attached to grass, Berghem, Netherlands

This bagworm larva picked an interesting location. Although they do attach themselves to anything, they are commonly found attached to bigger leaves. In this case, it was at the center of a cluster of very tall grass. I had to push aside a lot of it to get a clear view.

Common Bagworm Moth attached to grass - closeup, Berghem, Netherlands This bagworm larva picked an interesting location. Although they do attach themselves to anything, they are commonly found attached to bigger leaves. In this case, it was at the center of a cluster of very tall grass. I had to push aside a lot of it to get a clear view.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100571/common_bagworm_moth_attached_to_grass_berghem_netherlands.html Berghem,Common Bagworm Moth,Europe,Netherlands,Psyche casta,World

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    I have found some in odd locations too, like on doors and signs, with no food source nearby. Weird. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Perhaps there just isn't any logic to it at all :) Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        No wonder so many larvae don't make it to imagohood. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago

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The Common Bagworm Moth

"Psyche casta" is a nocturnal moth from the family Psychidae, the bagworm moths. The wingspan of the males ranges from 12 to 15 millimeters. The females do not have wings. The host plants are from the groups: Poaceae, birch, willow, poplar and "Vaccinium". The caterpillars make a protective hull from grass. The flight time ranges from May to July.

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Uploaded Aug 29, 2020. Captured Jun 22, 2020 14:24.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm

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