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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

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

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.

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

My guess is a male Vapourer moth cocoon.

M

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

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