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Wandering Case Moth

I feel the Case Moths have to rank highly among our more curious native insects. I was delighted to see this one, in caterpillar stage, hauling its silk and twigs home across our driveway. They wander around in their cases, sometimes for up to two years, until they are ready to pupate. They then anchor the case to somewhere suitable (see the second and third PiPs) before reaching moth stage. More information on them here.

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©UdoSm said:

Very interesting what you and Wikipedia report about these creatures. Have never heard or read about it...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metura_elongatus
3 years ago

Gabi Lombardo said:

very strange! I never saw it!!
3 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Never seen it before. Looks really strange !
3 years ago ( translate )

Stephan Fey said:

Very interesting insekt!!!
3 years ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Une belle et impressionnante prise de vue. C'est rare de voir de telles choses.
Bon week-end salutaire.
3 years ago ( translate )

Annalia S. said:

What a master of camouflage! And it must be a fairly strong creature to drag around that cumbersome "home". Mating has got to be a rather complicated affair, also ...
Excellent macros, George, and thank you for the interesting info.
3 years ago

Berny said:

what a strange being!
3 years ago

neira-Dan said:

jolie prise et infos ++
3 years ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Impressive, this master of disguise and camouflage... seemed like a vegetal !
3 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful close-up (and series) George.
Happy sunny Sunday.
3 years ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

Amazing and very interesting******
3 years ago ( translate )

sea-herdorf said:

So etwas habe ich noch nie gesehen, George.

Sehr schön eingestellt.
Freundliche Grüße und einen guten Abend
Erich
3 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Superb series! Stay well!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
3 years ago ( translate )

José Manuel Polo said:

Sí, por mí son autóctonos vuestros, pues yo nunca los vi. Si no lo llegas a decir no hubiera sabido de la existencia de este ser misterioso. George, te deseo buen domingo.
3 years ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

AMAZING CRITTER !!
3 years ago ( translate )