Approx 13cm tall
Saunders case moth, also known as the Large Bagworm, Metura elongatus (Saunders, 1847). Found crossing a stony path in the Maleny Community Precinct, and placed onto the trunk of a tree nearby, where it climbed upwards. Very large – case about 17 cm long and >2 cm wide.
Note the collar of cobblers pegs (Bidens pilosa) on the case.