Case Moth larvae on Jointed Cherry, Exocarpus aphyllus, at Copley, in November.

Case Moth larvae on Jointed Cherry, Exocarpus aphyllus, at Copley, in November.

This 20mm Case Moth larvae is wandering around on a motorcycle mirror at speeds up to 80kmh.


The Kurrajong Bag Moth, or Kurrajong Leaf-tier Moth larvae creates a shelter by binding leaves with silken thread. This moth is associated with Brachychitons which are typically found in Queensland, but also seen as far south as Victoria, and here in the northern Flinders Ranges. For more information, check out One Minute Bugs by Dennis Crawford.

