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Moth Cocoon

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Field Notes

Description:

1 1/2 inch cocoon of some type. From branch to bottom of case is 4 1/4 inches. Hard "shell". Looks to be made from natural materials.

Habitat:

Woodlands in the Poconos

Species ID Suggestions

Luna MOth

Actias Inna

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KarenSaxton
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Comments (4)
Carol Snow Milne
I don't recognize the tree. But I will take more photos tomorrow. No leaves.
KarenL
What species of tree did you find it on? Luna & Polyphemus have different host plants!
Carol Snow Milne
Wow, if it is the Luna Moth, very very exciting, even if it is another silk moth. Cool!~ It could be Polyphemus Moth Cocoon which looks the same basically. Thanks Karen. It isn't too far from the house.
KarenSaxton
It was made from natural materials. Very cool spotting!

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PublishedDecember 2, 2011

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