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Posted: 17 Jul 2021


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case moth
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Wandering Case Moth

Wandering Case Moth
I feel the Case Moths have to rank highly among our more curious native insects. I was delighted to see this one, in caterpillar stage, hauling its silk and twigs home across our driveway. They wander around in their cases, sometimes for up to two years, until they are ready to pupate. They then anchor the case to somewhere suitable (see the second and third PiPs) before reaching moth stage. More information on them here.

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 Sarah P.
Sarah P. club
You've got some strange creatures down there
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
So fascinating George. Thank you for the interesting link.
2 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
what a macro !!!
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
.....da hast du ein sehr schönes Erlebnis gehabt lieber tiabunna,bin begeistert von deiner Entdeckung und deinen tollen Aufnahmen dazu:))

........wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
2 years ago.
 just"jj"
just"jj"
A terrific series George.
2 years ago.

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