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Cone Case Moth

Lepidoscia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

A cone case moth moving to a new location. Photo # 2 shows the moth larva caterpillar peeking out of its "house" before moving ( photos # 1, 3, 4, and 5 ) and finally settling down to new location( photo # 6) Last photo also shows the a closed cone to prevent any possible predators. Length of the cone is about 2 cm.

Habitat:

Spotted on a fence (urban area)

Reference Links:

Bagworm moth, Cone Case Moth - Lepidoscia sp.

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Spotted for Missions

Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Moths of the World
Mission
Moths in the Philippines
Mission
2013 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJuly 2, 2013

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