Lepidoscia lainodes

5 A Case moth (Psychidae) at Braemar, NSW

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Lepidoscia lainodes donhe 21 Jul 2024
Lepidoscia lainodes ibaird 20 Jul 2024
Lepidoscia (genus) ADULT Curiosity 19 Jul 2024

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In looking at some case moths on iNaturalist, I think this moth might be Lepidoscia lainodes. The case is tiny, less than 10mm in length. I've seen similar cases around the garden and presently there are 5 on nearby cordylines. The first 3 images above were taken yesterday on the 18th. I took image 4 this morning.

6 comments

   19 Jul 2024
Did this moth emerge from this case?
   19 Jul 2024
I am assuming the moth did, but I didn't see it emerge. It was on the case when I saw it.
   20 Jul 2024
great find Curiosity!
   20 Jul 2024
See here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/230041418
   20 Jul 2024
A new species for NatureMapr'd Southern Highlands region if approved.
   20 Jul 2024
Thanks very much, @ibaird! I'm finding the website very interesting, especially the comments about ID and history of the moth.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Jul 2024 08:39 AM Recorded on
  • Curiosity Recorded by
  • Gymea lily in garden Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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