PSYCHIDAE: Bagworm Moths ⁵

Lepidoscia heliochares (Meyrick, 1893). F.L. 7 mm. Adventive.

Habitat, seasonality and behaviour ⁵

Adults are on the wing from July to September. They are attracted to artificial light and are also active by day.

Life history ⁵

Larvae live in cases and feed on leaf litter so are easily moved around with soil or plants.

Sources and Credits

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More Info

• iNaturalist NZ taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
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• CUIC Insect Images
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants

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