Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1212257

Common Bagworm Moth
Psyche casta

Observation date: June 26, 2019
Submitted by: Rick Welton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Just by chance spotted this. There were 3 male surrounding the female. Took many pics trying to get something decent. Simple bag nest. Female striping showed. Is on blackberry. I know protocol is one specimen, but I have no pics that don't include at least one male with female. Most have 2 or 3.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Lake County