Does anyone know if it's normal for a caterpillar to make half a cocoon then stop? how do i know it's alive?

Question

i found a fuzzy caterpillar and after a little research i decided it was probably a moth. Now the moth is cocooning but he only finished half a cocoon and its been more than w week. I did a little more research and read that moths will somethings integrate the fuzz into their cocoons, does anyone know if it's possible that half a cocoon be made of fuzz or if after a week its safe to say it's dead? how can i tell if it's still alive?

Answer 1

Just check if it is completely sealed then if it starting to smell bad it is probably is dead but just be patient and wait for a few more days.

Answer 2

Wait a couple of days, and if nothing happens it's dead. If it flies away as a butterfly, it's alive!