What kind of a cacoon looks like a wrapped up leaf? And there is something inside?

I live in Georgia, leaves are falling for fall season, I collect leaves and such for flower arrangements , ran across a strang cacoon type thing and something is inside. you can feel it and hear it but is


very fragile, it is made from a leaf shaped like a "?date?" {nut" maybe? can someone help me with this, I love nature but am frightful of what may be lurking inside but quiet curious.


Thanks


Beck in Ga.

What kind of a cacoon looks like a wrapped up leaf? And there is something inside?
Sounds like a Luna moth. When it comes out of the cocoon is sole purpose is to mate..It will not even have a mouth. The wings will be very brittle for a few hours.





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