casebearer
- noun
- /ˈkeɪsˌbɛrər/
:
casera
- The casebearer is a fascinating creature.
Examples
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A casebearer can be identified by the portable case its larva builds for protection.
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Gardeners often spot a casebearer attached to the underside of leaves.
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The casebearer larva carried its tiny case as it moved along the branch.
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Many casebearers can be found in gardens.
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The casebearer larva collects leaves to create its protective silk case.
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Farmers often find casebearer moths hiding in the folds of tree leaves.
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A gardener discovered a casebearer in her plants, carefully examining its unique structure.
Synonyms
A young insect that builds and lives in a small case made from silk and bits of leaves or sand
A young insect that builds a protective case around its body
A caterpillar that lives in a small bag of twigs and leaves and eats leaves from trees
A young insect that lives in water and builds a protective case from silk and nearby sand or plant bits
A small insect whose young live in water and build a case from sand and plant bits
A small moth whose young caterpillars live in little tubes and eat fabrics
A small moth whose larvae live in silk tubes and eat cloth made from natural fibers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word casebearer comes from case ('a small box or cover') and bearer ('one who carries'), so it names a moth or its young form that literally carries a tiny case on its back.
