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Case moths (Psychidae)

Case moths (Psychidae)

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Case moths (Psychidae)

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donhe wrote:
7 hrs ago
Early instar. Cases of early instars of Lepidoscia and Conoeca very similar
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE
ibaird wrote:
7 Sep 2025
Or maybe Lomera zophopepla.
Lomera zophopepla
WendyEM wrote:
7 Sep 2025
The size of the case suggests something like Oiketicus elongatus
Lomera zophopepla
donhe wrote:
6 Sep 2025
I think those are two different species. Please submit them as two different sightings.
Unverified Case moth (Psychidae)
donhe wrote:
6 Sep 2025
@MazzV : you should carry a little plastic sample bottle with you when you go out , to take any larvae you find into protective custody for rearing to an adult to identify the species.
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE

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