Faggot Case Moth

Clania lewinii

Clania lewinii is a species of moth in the family Psychidae.
Cocoon of stick case moth- Clania lewinii ( former - Clania tenuis) Cocoon about 40 mm long , hanging in eucalyptus tree. Caterpilar still inside but probably still in hibernation due to cold weather. Australia ew,Clania,Clania lewinii,Eamw moth,Faggot Case Moth,Oct 2018,Vic Aust,case moth

Appearance

The caterpillars live and pupate in a silken case, which they attach twigs parallel to the axis of the case

References:

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http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/psyc/lewinii.html
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyPsychidae
GenusClania
SpeciesClania lewinii
Photographed in
Australia