Family Psychidae Rank Species | Genus Psyche Order Butterflies and moths | |
Similar Butterflies and moths, Taleporia tubulosa, Dahlica triquetrella, Taleporia, Psyche crassiorella | ||
Psyche casta
Psyche casta is a nocturnal moth from the family Psychidae, the bagworm moths. The wingspan of the males ranges from 12 to 15 millimeters. The females do not have wings.
The host plants are from the groups: Poaceae, birch, willow, poplar and Vaccinium. The caterpillars make a protective hull from grass.
The flight time ranges from May to July.
References
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