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Can anyone classify what insect nest this is? It clings to walls and solid surfaces…

Nesreen Elbehery  Follow
They are called Plaster bagworms - Phereoeca uterella, they are household pests as they feed on wool and silk. They will eat the webs of spiders as well. The plaster bagworms will travel with the case dragging behind them as they seek out food. These insects will pupate inside the case.More
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James Adeola  Follow
Any idea how or why they developed this seemingly unique set of traits? Don't see other cocooning insects doing this.More
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Colten Brewster  Follow
Yep. Bagworm. In less tropical regions, you’ll often see conifer needles used in construction as well.More
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Hajira Tahir  Follow
In the denser forest I've seen them with spiky cases and even some with moss growing on them(atleast, it looked like moss)More
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Andrew Karonis  Follow
They are plentiful in the tropics, seen them my whole life yet never knew what to even call them. Waiting to see what people have to say, let's see if I can't finally learn what these unusual insects areMore
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Hugh Mann  Follow
They are apparently bagworm moth caterpillars, although I'd say they aren't restricted to tropical regions since they seem to have taken a liking to a cooler environ (aka my bedroom which is technically an igloo haha).More
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Andy Cairns  Follow
They pick up whatever debris they find. I had a couple show up near my craft table, that used glitter in their cocoon.More
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Christopher Proescher  Follow
Everyone of these critters is a specialized expert in something important for the ecosystem. Nature is so perfectly balanced.More
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Barry F  Follow
Bagworm moth caterpillar. We have a ton where I work that make their case from leaves of our shrubs.More
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