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Bagworm Moth; Oruga de Saquito

Psychidae

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

The caterpillar larvae of the Psychidae construct cases out of silk and environmental materials such as sand, soil, lichen, or plant materials. These cases are attached to rocks, trees or fences while resting or during their pupa stage, but are otherwise mobile. In this case it was crossing a local road. These larvae can eat lichen or green leaves. In many species, the adult females lack wings and are therefore difficult to identify accurately.

Habitat:

Crossing a local road in a pine tree forest at the mountains. Parque Natural de Sierra de Gredos

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec.; f/16; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No Flash

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Comments (4)

Right Mark, pine needles!
Nice series Angel. Pine needle case I assume.

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