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Small Cocoon - Cecidomyia
Copyright © 2008 Scott Justis

Small Cocoon - Cecidomyia
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
February 21, 2008
Size: 2.5mm
Found on young pine tree. I have it in a container now to see what emerges. Any guesses?
Contributed by Scott Justis on 21 February, 2008 - 12:23pm
Last updated 16 May, 2008 - 6:25pm

Only a guess,
but maybe a fungus gnat like this one:
...they're both on pine needles, for whatever that's worth!
… Charley Eiseman, 25 March, 2008 - 9:47pm

 
I have this...
cocoon in a container to see what comes out. If something emerges, I'll get some images of it. Thanks!
… Scott Justis, 25 March, 2008 - 10:40pm

 
Pine resin midge
Reasonably certain. Click on the image in my last comment and see the new comments there.
… Charley Eiseman, 16 May, 2008 - 6:28pm

 
Sad to say...
I noticed that whatever it was in the cocoon hatched and I never found out what it was. It must have escaped when I opened the container.

Thanks!
… Scott Justis, 16 May, 2008 - 7:06pm

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