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DiOhio wrote:
I know what it is !! It's the molted skin of a caterpillar and you are looking at the head capsule that was shed along with the skin. It may have been a Giant Leopard moth caterpillar. You can actually soak it in water and let it soften up and then straighten it out to see it better. But be careful because the head capsule will fall off easily.

Here's a pic of a Giant Leopard moth caterpillar.......