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Ribbed Case Moth

Hyalarcta nigrescens

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Larval case - What comes out of this cocoon???
This fly-like moth emerged.

Habitat:

Sometimes common on gum trees. They eat leaves over-night, then stitch themselves onto a branch for their daily nap. Neat.

Notes:

Female casemoths live out their lives inside the case. Males will emerge from one end as tiny clear winged moths.
http://www1.ala.org.au/gallery2/v/Psychidae/

Reference Links:

471 Ribbed Case Moth Hyalarcta nigrescens larval case | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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Comments (4)
MartinL
Yes but if the cocoon is a female they get nothing at all.
Mark Ridgway
Ha! And they get something that looks a lot like a blow-fly.
MartinL
People sometimes collect this cocoon to await, in hope and futility for the beautiful butterfly to emerge
Mark Ridgway
I haven't seen these since the early 60's... ! Nice to know they're still around.

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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012

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