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Case moths (Psychidae)

Case moths (Psychidae)

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Case moths (Psychidae)

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donhe wrote:
9 Aug 2025
@Hejor1 : thanks, I could not understand the image before. Can you cut it open, carefully, to see who is inside ?
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE
Hejor1 wrote:
9 Aug 2025
@donhe I think it's the whole case but very well camouflaged. I've uploaded a recoloured version (pic 2) which might make it easier to interpret.
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE
donhe wrote:
9 Aug 2025
@Hejor1 : Looks like the end of a case. Have you got a photo showing the whole case ?
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE
donhe wrote:
6 Aug 2025
Live ones make great house pets, climbing up walls, curtains , etc.
Try putting it by a saucer of weed leaves to eat.
Put some tinsel out for it to put on its case.
Metura elongatus
Jennybach wrote:
5 Aug 2025
I’ll try that if it’s still there next time I get down . I noticed a fresher cocoon nearby too. Thanks
Metura elongatus

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