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Insect case/cocoon - Apterona helix
Copyright © 2008 Seabrooke Leckie

Insect case/cocoon - Apterona helix
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
April 10, 2008
Size: approx 7-8mm diameter
Dozens of these found on the south and west side of a building in a natural area of primarily sandy soils and cottonwood and birch trees.
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Contributed by Seabrooke Leckie on 15 April, 2008 - 8:39pm
Last updated 10 May, 2008 - 3:18pm

Snailcase bagworm.
Nice shot of a snailcase bagworm, Apterona helix, family Psychidae. There is a caterpillar in there:-) For more information, please see online "fact sheets" at .edu websites that discuss this insect.
… Eric R. Eaton, 16 April, 2008 - 3:26pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
My first thought was moth but I couldn't turn up anything when I searched. I appreciate your help!
… Seabrooke Leckie, 16 April, 2008 - 5:07pm login or register to post comments

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