Case Moth/Large Bagworm-Metura elongatus cocoon

Aha, Ronnie Sr identified it for me just now! It is a Case Moth or Large Bagworm (Metura elongatus) cocoon! Great stuff!! Case moths spin their cases out of silk and most species attach leaves, twigs, sand or soil to the outside for protection and camouflage. Thx to Soumen Nath.

Charmaine discovered this in the garden this morning and we have seen similar ones on a few occasions before! I have seen them quite often here in South Africa and in Zambia as well.


'One Year Ago' - Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa)