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Stick Case Moth

Clania lewinii

Photo by RiekoS
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Field Notes

Description:

This stick casemoth is nocturnal and sews its entrance to a branch or leaf while it sleeps, or permanently when it is ready to pupate.

Notes:

This cocoon was stuck with a silky type of glue only at the top portion.

Species ID Suggestions

Stick Case Moth

Family Psychidae

Reference Link
MartinL
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Comments (3)
RiekoS
Thank you so much for your help, Martin. I just added ID. I also used your description of the stick case moth.
MartinL
This stick casemoth is nocturnal and sews its entrance to a branch or leaf while it sleeps, or permanently when it is ready to pupate. Here is one poking out. http://www.treknature.com/gallery/Asia/India/photo247851.htm http://museumvictoria.com.au/discoverycentre/discovery-centre-news/2009-archive/case-moths/

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PublishedMay 30, 2014

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