bug ID...

[Gord]

Anyone know what these critters are? They are all over my parents property...they seem to like dead wood, they're all over the fence posts and things...but I did find a few in a green ash on their property. My dad said he's seen them moving along the fence like a snail. Interior British Columbia is where they are. That's bailing twine for size perspective.

 

[wiley_p]

You got me wonder if its like those shipworms that get on green or untreated wood in saltwater? What do they taste like?

 

[Gord]

they've got the consistency of a snail covered in dried mud...didn't get around to tasting...

 

[jimmyq]

http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/forsite/pest_field_guide/index.htm

I burned through this site but no positive ID. I have emailed the BC provinical bug guy (Bob Costello, BCMAAF) , and I will let you know if there is any response.

 

[jimmyq]

Snailcase bagworm - Apterona helix (Lepsychidae)

ID via Hugh Phillip, BCMAAF - Kelowna

 

[Gord]

Thanks for that Paul. never even heard that name before, strange little critters.

 

[kowens]

here you go