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Abbot's Bagworm Moth (Oiketicus abbotii)

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Abbot's bagworm moth
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Psychidae
Genus: Oiketicus
Species:
O. abbotii
Binomial name
Oiketicus abbotii
Grote, 1880

Oiketicus abbotii (Abbot's bagworm moth) is a moth of the family Psychidae. It is found in southeastern North America, including Florida and Louisiana.

Oiketicus abbotii case

There is strong sexual dimorphism in the adults.

Oiketicus abbotii larva emerging from case
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