Insect and Spider Identification: CLOSED: Cocoon clusters - Do I squash them or not?, 0 by AnaM149

AnaM149 wrote:
Hello all!

I am turning to you folks as I have had quite a time trying to Google this here thing. No one seems to comply with my keywords: clustered cocoons

I have found this same type of cluster on a tomato stake, on a blade of grass (as shown), on mulch and I think on a paver I use as a garden border. All but this one have had a wee hole in one end suggesting that, alas, I was too late to see if I needed to squash them or not. The cluster is moderately soft and soft and silky to the touch. They are not pure white, but more of an off white/linen color. Rather small in size, I'd say a grain of rice in shape and size. I am quite certain they are not eggs as I don't know of any critter that lays oblong eggs in individual cocoons in a cluster. But, I've been wrong about cooking times as well.

So, I leave this in your capable hands. Let me know if I need to smash them into goop or place them in a more advantageous place.

Cheers! Ana