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Bagworm moth

Psychidae sp.

Photo by VDjulaini
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Description:

From my pandan plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Bagworm moth

Psychidae sp.

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KarenL
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KarenL
Bagworm moth caterpillars build these distinctive cone shaped cases. The males pupate in the case & fly away, but the female never leave the case, & are fertilized by the male through the walls of the structure. Please can you move this to the arthropods category. Thanks!

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PublishedMarch 1, 2013

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