Rain moth casing

I don't do macro so much, so I was quite pleased with this one of a bardi grub casing in leaf litter.

The caterpillars (Bardi grubs) of rain moths (Trictena altripalpis) live in silk lined tunnels where they feed on the roots of Australian native trees such as Casuarina, Allocasuarina, Red gums, and Myrtles.

The moths emerge after rain, typically in autumn. Rain moths can have a wingspan of 10 cm.

Bardi grubs are edible and also used as fishing bait. As a kid I used to hunt for them to take on fishing excursions.

[Rob Z]

He's so well suited to his background. Your macro has shown all his details so well.

[Lesley]

Ooh we’ll spotted

[Kartia]

Oh so did we! Such great memories of my Dad teaching me about these, they blend in so well- good spotting.

[Diana]

A wonderful macro with great details. I love your narrative and learned something new today.

[Susan Wakely]

Well spotted and nice detail.

[Antonio-S]

Excellent macro and thanks for the detail of the information.

[Jacqueline]

Brilliant shot and info! Well spotted!

[Wendy]

This is a gorgeous shot, Suzanne! So glad that you decided to enter it into the macro challenge even though you do not do macro much!
Thank you for entering the challenge!

[Suzanne]

Thanks for your visit.
@robz @tinley23 @ludwigsdiana @wakelys @antonios @jacqbb

[Suzanne]

THanks for your comments. So much fun! Can I ask where you are? @kartia

[Suzanne]

Thankyou for your supportive comments.
@farmreporter

[Kartia]

@ankers70
I’m currently in Sydney.

[Suzanne]

Thankyou! A couple of times I thought you might be in Melbourne. I like working out places and linking to photos.@kartia

[haskar]

Nice find and great details.

[Suzanne]

Good morning and thankyou. @haskar