Psychidae (family) IMMATURE

Unidentified case moth or bagworm at Paddys River, ACT

Psychidae (family) IMMATURE at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Heliocosma (genus) 15 Oct 2022 donhe
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE 26 Oct 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE 25 Oct 2021 ibaird
Unidentified 25 Oct 2021 HelenCross

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ibaird wrote:
   15 Oct 2022
Cannot see the larva.
donhe wrote:
   15 Oct 2022
Some petals in the case. Probably feeding on flowers. Small size consistent with Heliocosma but also with early instar of a Psychidae.

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  • Bulbine sp. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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