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Large Cocoon
Copyright © 2008 John Hartgerink

Large Cocoon
Baton Rouge - BREC Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA
July 15, 2008
Size: 4.4 cm long
Large cocoon - 4.4 cm long and 2.2 cm wide and about 1.5 cm thick.
Attached to peppervine.
About 1 foot off the ground.
At the edge of forest trail.
Yellow-poplar and sweet gum overhead.

Is possible to tell if butterfly or moth?
Any guesses as to type?
If we brought it inside to see what hatches, any special conditions?
How long might it take?
Next year?

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Contributed by John Hartgerink on 15 July, 2008 - 7:18pm
Last updated 25 December, 2008 - 9:44am

Moved
Moved from Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths.
… john and jane balaban, 25 December, 2008 - 9:44am login or register to post comments

Looking by its condition
I'd say Silkmoth, and it will probably eclose within a week or less, maybe even more. I could be wrong.. (either way it will be a beautiful specimen! Show me some photos when it ecloses)

If I'm right, though - Keep it in the same conditions it was found. Same humidity, sunlight, heat, etc.
… Illia-Shaundra Chavez, 15 July, 2008 - 7:32pm login or register to post comments

 
probably Polyphemus Moth
but luna would be my next choice.
… Skip Blanchard, 16 July, 2008 - 7:19pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
I hope we get to see what comes out.
I will post a picture if I get one.
… John Hartgerink, 15 July, 2008 - 8:01pm login or register to post comments

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