Psychidae (family) IMMATURE

Unidentified case moth or bagworm at Belconnen, ACT

Psychidae (family) IMMATURE at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Psychidae (family) IMMATURE 6 Jun 2022 donhe
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE 12 Apr 2022 MichaelBedingfield
Unidentified 12 Apr 2022 JohnGiacon

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The ants were constantly touching the other two insects, which look like bits of bark but were moving around. Does CNM want two sightings when there are two animals in the one photo?

8 comments

   12 Apr 2022
Possibly a case moth or bagworm.
   12 Apr 2022
Yes, a separate sighting for the ants is required.
ibaird wrote:
   12 Apr 2022
Perhaps tha case moths were exuding moisture or 'nectar' attracting the ants. It would be interesting to investigate this further.
JohnGiacon wrote:
   13 Apr 2022
Hi ibaird. Any suggestions about how to do this?
ibaird wrote:
   13 Apr 2022
Just simply close observation and perhaps a photo, that's all.
ibaird wrote:
   13 Apr 2022
Just simply close observation and perhaps a photo, that's all.
ibaird wrote:
   13 Apr 2022
Just simply close observation and perhaps a photo, that's all.
ibaird wrote:
   13 Apr 2022
Just simply close observation and perhaps a photo, that's all.

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  • Eucalypt Associated plant
  • Ants Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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