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An interesting insect seen on the walk was
a bagworm, which is not often seen.

Some information on the bagworm:
The bagworm spends its life living in a
silken casing, covered with thorns or twigs.
As the bagworm grows, more twigs or
thorns are added to the casing. This little
mobile home acts as the ideal protection
but also serves as camouflage against
predators. This is an ideal little log cabin
for the caterpillar. The casing is attached
to a twig with a strand of silk. The adult
form is a moth, however, the female
remains wingless and remains in her cabin;
whereas the male will develop wings and
leave his cabin, in search of a female to
start the cycle all over again.

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