Cecropia cocoon

Silly me - the cecropia caterpillar wasn't in a spider web.  It was beginning to weave its cocoon. This morning the cocoon looks pretty much done. Quick work. The rose bush branch it is on would be in a vulnerable position this winter as it could get hit with snow from the roof and also be subjected to the full blast of winter winds. I'll cut the branch and put it in a more sheltered position and hopefully be able to see the moth emerge next spring..
I found an excellent video on Youtube about the full life cycle of the moth. Check it out at "Complete Metamorphosis: A Cecropia Moth Life Cycle" by David Britton. Truly amazing to see a little beige egg end up as a gorgeous Cecropia moth.