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Leaf Case Moth (Hyalarcta huebneri) A large version of the casemoth previously posted. This one is utilising whole acacia leaves. About 120mm long.<br /> Attached to a stem of acacia (possibly White Sally wattle - Acacia floribunda) in a large state forest<br /> Hylarcta huebneri now has a total of 41 host plants are recorded. Highly adaptable. <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/37081/leaf_case_moth_hyalarcta_huebneri.html" title="Leaf Case Moth (Hyalarcta huebneri)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2532/37081_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=6mIMkZicNcYiFZWETRwRyeyAgnE%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Leaf Case Moth (Hyalarcta huebneri) This Leaf case moth larva was only about 15mm tall. The picture shows the natural orientation at a very young stage of life. The appearance of these depends upon the host tree species and they can use many tree species - even the introduced weed Pinus radiata. The young ones of these are found in this upright orientation but as they grow they hang the other way and may use whole leaves to build the case. http://www.jungledragon.com/image/37082/leaf_case_moth_hyalarcta_huebneri.html <br /> Found in a local nature reserve with dry, open woodland. Police Paddocks. Australia,Casemoth.Hyalarcta huebneri,Geotagged,Hyalarcta huebneri,Summer" /></a></figure> Australia,Geotagged,Hyalarcta huebneri,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Leaf Case Moth (Hyalarcta huebneri)

A large version of the casemoth previously posted. This one is utilising whole acacia leaves. About 120mm long.
Attached to a stem of acacia (possibly White Sally wattle - Acacia floribunda) in a large state forest
Hylarcta huebneri now has a total of 41 host plants are recorded. Highly adaptable.

Leaf Case Moth (Hyalarcta huebneri) This Leaf case moth larva was only about 15mm tall. The picture shows the natural orientation at a very young stage of life. The appearance of these depends upon the host tree species and they can use many tree species - even the introduced weed Pinus radiata. The young ones of these are found in this upright orientation but as they grow they hang the other way and may use whole leaves to build the case. http://www.jungledragon.com/image/37082/leaf_case_moth_hyalarcta_huebneri.html <br /> Found in a local nature reserve with dry, open woodland. Police Paddocks. Australia,Casemoth.Hyalarcta huebneri,Geotagged,Hyalarcta huebneri,Summer

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The Hyalarcta huebneri

Hyalarcta huebneri is a common casemoth (bagworm) found in south eastern Australia. It is usually seen in larval form in a case made of silk and the vegetative material most readily available, and is quite adaptable to various plant species. In early stages they exist head-down in the case but as they get larger they will invert and move around head-up.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 26, 2016. Captured Feb 29, 2012 02:14 in LOT 1 Currawong Dr, Tonimbuk VIC 3815, Australia.
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  • 1/125s
  • ISO100
  • 7.5mm
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