The Scale Moth larvae eats the scale insects and covers its body with the remains to create a protective case. This reference shows an example:
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/acon/coccophaga.html
Mataeomera (genus) is listed in the following regions:
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Catoblemma sp. (genus)Receive alerts of new sightings
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