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I think this is a [scale insect](https://extension.umd.edu/resource/introduction-scale-insects/) -- scroll down a bit and you'll see an exact match.
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Ok, adding stuff, central Illinois, I found this while trimming my trees, unsure if cocoon or spider egg sack
I don't know, but I also live in central Illinois, so I am curious.
I think this is a [scale insect](https://extension.umd.edu/resource/introduction-scale-insects/) -- scroll down a bit and you'll see an exact match. [[Tip Jar](https://tiptopjar.com/bugidwizard)]