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Insect and Spider Identification: CLOSED: Bagworm?, 1 by htop

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htop wrote:
Is this a bagworm moth larva poking its head out of its silk bag camouflaged with bits of dried leaves, bark and other debris? I have never seen one of these until now. I was looking at my mandevilla vine when I saw a strange object moving along its stem looking like a bunch of debri moving by itself. Then I saw a tiny dark head and a bit of the top section of a catepillar emerge from the debri. It sent out a very thin thread and made contact with a leaf. I couldn't tell if its was actually munching on the leaves as it moved around. I read that they usually do not emerge until June so I am a bit confused. Any assistance with confirming its ID will be appreciated.