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Leaf Tier on Fern - Family Crambidae Maybe Herpetogramma sp.<br /> <br /> Leaf tiers tie tight masses of leaves together. When pulled apart, they are often full of excrement.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forested wetland<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/154188/leaf_tier_on_fern_-_family_crambidae.html" title="Leaf Tier on Fern - Family Crambidae"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/154188_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=esvWLKz2lOwrlqRLPjouvawB0f4%3D" width="126" height="152" alt="Leaf Tier on Fern - Family Crambidae Maybe Herpetogramma sp.<br /> <br /> Leaf tiers tie tight masses of leaves together. When pulled apart, they are often full of excrement.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forested wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/154189/leaf_tier_on_fern_-_family_crambidae.html Geotagged,Herpetogramma,Spring,United States,crambidae,leaf shelter,leaf tier,lepidoptera,moth,signs of wildlife" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Leaf Tier on Fern - Family Crambidae

Maybe Herpetogramma sp.

Leaf tiers tie tight masses of leaves together. When pulled apart, they are often full of excrement.

Habitat: Mixed forested wetland

Leaf Tier on Fern - Family Crambidae Maybe Herpetogramma sp.<br /> <br /> Leaf tiers tie tight masses of leaves together. When pulled apart, they are often full of excrement.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forested wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/154189/leaf_tier_on_fern_-_family_crambidae.html Geotagged,Herpetogramma,Spring,United States,crambidae,leaf shelter,leaf tier,lepidoptera,moth,signs of wildlife

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    First time I'm hearing the term "leaf tier", interesting. Posted one year ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      I just learned what it means yesterday! There are leaf folders, leaf rollers, and leaf tiers. All three make shelters using leaves and silk. Leaf folders fold a single leaf, leaf rollers roll a single leaf, and leaf tiers use more than one leaf. Posted one year ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        I feel satisfied understanding the full set now. Posted one year ago
        1. View Christine Young's profile
          Christine Young
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          As you should. Posted one year ago

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Oct 3, 2023. Captured May 27, 2022 09:13 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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