Bagworm moth caterpillar

I have to admit I have been seeing these wood scraps for years, not realizing there was actually a caterpillar inside.

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Ferdy Christant

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Excellent find! A nice one for this list, I hope Christine sees your post:
- Animal Architecture
Few more species here:
https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/browse/animalia/arthropoda/insecta/lepidoptera/psychidae
Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago

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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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Joost Thissen