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plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b) Oct 07, 2013

This cocoon was formed between two Gardenia leaves. It was hard and had a chalky appearance. The base was covered with shiny threads which makes me think it's a moth of some sort.

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) Oct 08, 2013

looks like Giant Silk moth cocoon to me too.

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plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b) Oct 08, 2013

It looks like you're at least in the right family there with Saturniidae. Maybe I'll cage it in spring and see what happens. Thanks for the help!

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