tiabunna's photos with the keyword: case moth

I feel the Case Moths have to rank highly among our more curious native insects. I was delighted to see this one, in caterpillar stage, hauling its silk and twigs home across our driveway. They wander around in their cases, sometimes for up to two years, until they are ready to pupate. They then anchor the case to somewhere suitable (see the second and third PiPs) before reaching moth stage. More information on them here.

The portable cocoon home of a Saunders Case Moth (or Elongatus metura should you prefer the scientific name). These are found through eastern Australia and spend most of their lives in these silk cocoons enhanced with twigs. A second shot in the note gives an idea of the size of the cocoon. Explored.