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Case moths (Psychidae)

Case moths (Psychidae)

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Case moths (Psychidae)

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donhe wrote:
12 May 2025
Twigs too spaced apart for Clania ?
Psychidae - IMMATURE larvae
WendyEM wrote:
9 May 2025
Yes, it is a caterpillar. They live inside their case for camouflage and protection from the elements. When old enough they pupate inside the case. The winged males emerge from the end of the case when they pupate.
Clania (genus)
donhe wrote:
25 Apr 2025
I think I see some specimens of Clania ignobilis in BOLD with a white tuft each side of the thorax?
Clania (genus)
PJH123 wrote:
24 Apr 2025
Don, I think Clania ignobilis is more brown than black and does not have white on the thorax
Clania (genus)
donhe wrote:
24 Apr 2025
I thought that C. lewinii has more extensive white markings on the thorax ?
Clania (genus)

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