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Saunders' Case Moth

Metura elongatus

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

The Saunders' Case Moth is a large Psychid 'bagworm' which consumes a wide range of plants. We usually see them on Eucalyptus, Acacia trees but this one was on a very strong, hollow stemmed, water grass.... so it's a case of - 'whatever'.

Habitat:

On lakeside 'reeds' in wetlands reserve.

Notes:

Room for some doubt on ID - must check possible reed-based life cycle.

Distribution http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Metura+elongatus

Reference Links:

Metura elongatus, Saunders' Case Moths, Large Bagworm  - Metura elongatus, (Oiketicuselongat…

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