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Coconut Case Caterpillar

Mahasena corbetti

Photo by JoeHartman
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Field Notes

Description:

This caterpillar was moving around with that rolled leaf. They are a real pest for coconut- and oil plantations in SE Asia. From the family Psychidae: case-bearers or bagworms.

Habitat:

Around the house

Notes:

Thanks to those who showed me the right direction to ID!

Reference Links:

Search for bagworm at SIAM INSECT-ZOO & MUSEUM

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
JoeHartman
Thanks all. You have directed me the right way and I searched and found the typical bagworm for Thailand, Malaysia and more SE Asia: Coconut Case Caterpillar. It fits as the damage shown on palms is identical to the damage I have in my only palm in the garden. It seems to be a real pest for plantations.
bayucca
Yes, Psychidae, Bagworm. Might also be the flightless female.
SharonMagner
Probably some kind of Bagworm. They take whatever they can find and build protective cases around them in which they can hide.

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