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Ribbed case-moth

Hyalarcta nigrescens

Photo by MartinL
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Description:

This conical wavy bagmoth was collected to check for life. The next day it had extended its case to assume its more popular posture.

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http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/38559017
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8303660
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jen_in_brisbane/4564777089/

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PublishedSeptember 11, 2013

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