Cocoon ID please

[JET]

Hi guys,

I was wondering whether any of you knew what this is?

No idea whether its a Moth/Butterfly in a silk cocoon or just a spiders egg sac.

Appeared in the last 4 days.

Thanks,

J

[Pete Eeles]

I'd suggest that this is a moth cocoon, with the pupa and old larval skin visible. And I suspect it was a hairy larva, whose hairs are now trapped in the silk. No idea which species though!

Cheers,

- Pete

[Allan.W.]

I agree with Pete , moth for me (hairy larva ) maybe Buff ermine or something similar but not sure which.........
Keep an eye on it ..............and see what occurs ! Allan.W.

[Vince Massimo]

Thanks Allan, I agree with Pete as well . That being the case, caution should be exercised in order to avoid touching or breathing in the hairs as they may cause irritation or an allergic reaction.

Vince

[Mikhail]

My guess is a male Vapourer moth cocoon.

M

[Neil Hulme]

I agree with Mikhail. This looks very much like Vapourer to me.
BWs, Neil

[Allan.W.]

Yes i,d say thats a good call ! Allan.W.