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The case can identify the caterpillar
Bagworm larvae combine silk with local materials such as plant fragments or sand. They extend their front end to move with the case. Different species build distinctive cases, sometimes making the case more useful for identification than the insect itself.
The portable shelter can also act as an identification clue.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-09