Lepidoscia lainodes

5 A Case moth (Psychidae) at Braemar, NSW

Lepidoscia lainodes at Braemar, NSW - 19 Jul 2024
Lepidoscia lainodes at Braemar, NSW - 19 Jul 2024
Lepidoscia lainodes at Braemar, NSW - 19 Jul 2024
Lepidoscia lainodes at Braemar, NSW - 19 Jul 2024
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Lepidoscia lainodes 21 Jul 2024 donhe
Lepidoscia lainodes 20 Jul 2024 ibaird
Lepidoscia (genus) ADULT 19 Jul 2024 Curiosity

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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

donhe wrote:
   19 Jul 2024
Did this moth emerge from this case?
Curiosity wrote:
   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.
Span102 wrote:
   20 Jul 2024
great find Curiosity!
ibaird wrote:
   20 Jul 2024
See here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/230041418
ibaird wrote:
   20 Jul 2024
A new species for NatureMapr'd Southern Highlands region if approved.
Curiosity wrote:
   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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  • Gymea lily in garden Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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