cocoon watch

today i retrieved a cocoon that appears to be of the bagworm variety, but have yet to identify the host tree. a couple other cocoons nearby had already hatched, so hopefully this one is still developing and will emerge very soon. it's been placed in a jar, still attached to its branch so that it can hang naturally; the jar is covered with cheesecloth secured by a rubberband to allow air flow while still maintaining an enclosed environment.