Saunders' Case Moth (Metura elongatus)

Saunders' Case Moth, a reference photo — Photo: Metura_elongatus_(ento-csiro-au).jpg: CSIRO derivative work: Dysmorodrepanis (talk) · Public domain

Saunders' case moth or the large bagworm (Metura elongatus) is a moth of the Psychidae family. It is known from the eastern half of Australia, including Tasmania.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Saunders' Case Moth being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Metura falcata
Hyalarcta huebneri
Liothula omnivora
Canephora hirsuta

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Psychidae
Genus: Metura
Species: Metura elongatus

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