Bagworm by durleybeachbum
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Description
This is the larva of the Psyche casta moth which construct cases from fragments of plant material, in this instance, pieces of grass. The case is attached to a tree trunk or foliage, or quite often to a wooden fence or gate.
The larvae feed on grasses, lichens and decaying vegetable matter.
The adult males are plain, dull brownish moths. The females are wingless and grub-like in appearance. Both sexes emerge between May and July.
The species is fairly common throughout the British Isles, but becoming less so further north.
Another showing the scale Here
Comments (9)
ArtistKimberly
Delightfully Wonderful Work,
kaward
Great Macro! What an amazing structure. A new one for me! Like a land born cadisfly larva!
kgb224
Superb capture Andrea. God bless.
rawdodb
Cool Picture!!!
jendellas
That is amazing!!
Faemike55
That is very small - great captures
wysiwig
I've heard of bag ladies but bag worms, that's a new one on me. This is fascinating. I learn so much from your gallery.
sossy
never saw nor heard about it! interesting lesson, Andrea 😊
Glendaw
Very interesting name for something that looks like sticks.
Great find thanks for sharing.
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