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Case moth caterpilar shelter from species - Clania ignobilis As mentioned in the info section. Alwise one stick is very much longer then all others. Australia,Case moth,Clania,Clania ignobilis,Eamw case moth,Eamw moth,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Case moth caterpilar shelter from species - Clania ignobilis

As mentioned in the info section. Alwise one stick is very much longer then all others.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Thoughts on the purpose of this one larger stick? Maybe it blocks predators from reaching the head? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      I think the caterpillar uses the longer stick as a support for when it comes halfway out to feed on leaves. Posted 4 years ago

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The Common Case Moth

The faggot case moth is a species of moth of the Psychidae family. It is found in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Jun 18, 2021. Captured Nov 29, 2019 19:19 in 19 Halls Ln, East Kurrajong NSW 2758, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/99s
  • ISO800
  • 135mm

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