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Large Case Moth

Metura elongatus

About

A bagworm moth whose larva builds a distinctive silk case covered in sticks and leaves. The wingless female never leaves her case, while males are small dark moths.

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Did You Know?

The wingless, legless adult female lives and dies inside her larval case after mating.