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Ribbed Case Moth

Hyalarcta nigrescens

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A solitary small (25mm) psychid moth at the top of a young eucalyptus tree. It seemed to be very exposed to the elements. Case appeared to contain mostly dried shards of bark.

Habitat:

Open parkland on a solitary small eucalyptus.

Notes:

Most likely Hyalarcta nigrescens, subfamily Psychinae. ALA not responding.

Reference Links:

Hyalarcta nigrescens - Overview, List of moths of Australia (Psychidae), Ribbed Case Moth - Hyalarcta nigrescens

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Sorry Rieko I'm not sure. It started with a leaf which it wrapped into a tube maybe with some silk which means it is like a caterpillar or spider.
RiekoS
May I ask if you know what this is? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21063060

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PublishedMay 11, 2013

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