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Bagworm Moth Case

Amicta quadrangularis

Photo by Bernadette S
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Field Notes

Description:

about 5 cm in length

Habitat:

desert sand dunes...on a White Broom bush (Retama raetam)

Notes:

looking for confirmation of ID

Reference Links:

Bagworm moth

Species ID Suggestions

Bagworm Moth Case
Atul
3

Comments (10)
bayucca
Scientific name would be Psychidae.
Bernadette S
Yes, this building amazes me whenever I think about it!
starleaf
Some bagworms build shacks, this type build log cabins. Nice captures.
Bernadette S
There were at least 2, maybe 3 or 4 - can't remember exactly.
Maria dB
Were there two or did the one fall off?

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Biodiversity in Egypt
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Wildlife of the Sinai Peninsula

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PublishedFebruary 3, 2012

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