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Can anyone classify what insect nest this is? It clings to walls and solid surfaces…
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Can anyone classify what insect nest this is? It clings to walls and solid surfaces…
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.
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
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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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 are
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
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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They pick up whatever debris they find. I had a couple show up near my craft table, that used glitter in their cocoon.
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