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Bagworm Moth and Caterpillar (Mating)

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Field Notes

Description:

The adult female either emerges from the case long enough for breeding or remains in the case while the male extends his abdomen into the female's case to breed. Females lay their eggs in their case and die.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

Tiny bagworm moth and caterpillar. Length of bagworm case is about 12mm.

Similar spotting last year at http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/14545215

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You are welcome Leana. Thanks for sharing.
Great series Leana! And interesting information about it.

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