Chrysalis Identification?

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN Nov 08, 2009

Can anyone ID this? It is growing on my Quince bush and I'm curious. I never saw one like this before. Thanks.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Nov 08, 2009

This looks like an empty cocoon of a luna moth (Actias luna; Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) - they often are found wrapped in a leaf or leaves - see http://tinyurl.com/yg2tfc9 for an example.

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HelloMissMary Memphis, TN Nov 08, 2009

Interesting. I had not seen it before Friday and I frequently pass by the Quince bush. I had hoped it was a recent structure, since one of the leaves incorporated (other side of the cocoon) is green.

Thanks for your thoughts and for the link.

Opposite side view:

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