Psychidae (family) IMMATURE

Unidentified case moth or bagworm at Russell, ACT

Psychidae (family) IMMATURE at Russell, ACT - 27 Jun 2024
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE at Russell, ACT - 27 Jun 2024
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Psychidae (family) IMMATURE 29 Jun 2024 donhe
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE 29 Jun 2024 Hejor1

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donhe wrote:
   29 Jun 2024
I am not clear whether it Is Conoeca or Lepidoscia species
Hejor1 wrote:
   30 Jun 2024
@donhe what are the diagnostic features? Are the stout ones as more likely conoeca and the slender ones as more likely lepidoscia?
donhe wrote:
   30 Jun 2024
Not enough reared specimens to answer that. Both appear to have species with instars with conical cases with banded colouring .

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