Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Psychidae case -> Sterrhopterix fusca (possibly)

Posted by Carnifex on 13-09-2025 09:39
#1
Found on a dry meadow in Lower Austria, early September.
Initially wasn't sure whether this wasn't just a catkin or other plant material in an upright position, but then it started moving :-)

Any idea?

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Edited by Carnifex on 25-10-2025 19:24

Posted by jck on 24-10-2025 23:04
#2
Passing resemblance to Sterrhopterix fusca but you should wait for an expert opinion.

James

Posted by Carnifex on 25-10-2025 19:23
#3
Thanks a lot, that species had been found by on another tree in that area, so I am quite positive your ID suggestion is right