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Messy-sticks Case Moth - ? Lomera sp.

Family Psychidae

This page contains information and pictures about Messy-sticks Case Moths that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Bag length 40mm 
 
The Case Moth makes case attached with messy twigs. 
 
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Above pictures were taken in Alexandra Hill.
 
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Feb 2008, found on gum leaves as well. 
 
This Case Moth found feeding on Eucalypt
 
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Reference:
1. PSYCHIDAE of Australia - Caterpillars of Australian Moths - Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley, 2007.

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Last updated: July 16, 2011.