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Old 11-04-2008, 04:05 PM
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What is this? Looks like empty cocoon and eggs

I was examining my weeping silver birch this afternoon when I spotted an old leaf, with what looks like an empty cocoon on it. The 'cocoon' is covered in what look like small eggs.

Position on twigs:


Closer view of the 'eggs':


Closer view of open end of the 'cocoon':


I'm not sure what I've got here - so any help is appreciated
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