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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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 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
That's so interesting and some great camouflage too. Wonderful series, George.
3 years ago.
 Simone Maurel
Simone Maurel club
vraiement très interessant,merci
3 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Great shots George and nature is so amazing
3 years ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
intéressante séries
3 years ago.
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Too curious what nature often comes up with. :))
Only last year I found a similar specimen for the first time,
much smaller than the one you showed, but equally amazing.
Great find and shots, George!
3 years ago.

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