''Psyche casta'' is a

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moth from the family Psychidae, the bagworm moths. The wingspan of the males ranges from 12 to 15 millimeters. They have hairy, brown-metallic shiny wings. The grub like females have legs but do not have wings and are yellowish or light brown, except for some dark brown back plates. They remain in the case. Psyche casta, newly emerged male (8744278821)

Psyche casta, newly emerged male (8744278821)

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plants are from the groups:

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, birch, willow, poplar and '' Vaccinium''. The caterpillars make a protective hull from grass. The flight time ranges from May to July. Originally from the Old World, they have been introduced in North America.

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at Consortium for the Barcode of Life Psychidae Moths of Europe Moths described in 1767 Insects of Turkey Taxa named by Peter Simon Pallas {{Tineoidea-stub