I had flipped over some boards and saw the cocoons. After taking the photos, I put the boards back the way they were. I will assume that they will be safe under a couple of boards?
What I found interesting was seeing the black and white hickory tussock caterpillar hairs on the cocoons - making it easy to id them.
I don't recall ever seeing any 'brand new' cocoons, or one in the process. Great find(s)!
ReplyDeleteCan you protect those cocoons over the winter on a screen porch or such? They would be a tasty midwinter treat for some critter.
ReplyDeleteI had flipped over some boards and saw the cocoons. After taking the photos, I put the boards back the way they were. I will assume that they will be safe under a couple of boards?
DeleteWhat I found interesting was seeing the black and white hickory tussock caterpillar hairs on the cocoons - making it easy to id them.