CLOSED: Is this some type of moth/butterfly cocoon?

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onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Dec 28, 2008

I have lots of these hanging all over my fences in my pasture - are they a type of cocoon/chrysilis for a moth or butterfly?

Thanks for any help in id'ing these!

Onalee

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Dec 28, 2008

Thia appears to be the case constructed by the larva (caterpillar) of a bagworm - see http://www.pbase.com/artcons/image/104803320
The female bagworm is wingless and remains in this protective case; she lays her eggs in the case after mating (the males are winged, and home in on pheromones released by the female).

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onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Dec 28, 2008

Yes, I think you're right! Thanks for the help! I guess I'll remove them and try to control their spread.

thanks again,
Onalee

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