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Post by Bess on Jun 5, 2015 13:07:22 GMT
This big fella came in for a trip around the lampshades and curtains the other night. The cats got very excited, but I can't say I'm so keen on having one of these bombing around.  It had some cool zig-zag black and white stripes going up the sides, which you can sort of see through the plastic pot we caught him in.  Wot is it? |
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Post by Bess on Jun 5, 2015 13:07:46 GMT
Yikes, those are huge photos. Apologies, I'll resize.
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 5, 2015 18:22:02 GMT
No,, that's a good size Bess......dunno what it is though...... steve or Fractal are sure to know...  |
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Post by grindle on Jun 5, 2015 18:26:45 GMT
it's a May Bug or Cockchafer Bess |
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Post by Fractal on Jun 5, 2015 18:57:10 GMT
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Post by Cherry on Jun 5, 2015 19:00:15 GMT
We don't need Springwatch!
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Post by daitheplant on Jun 5, 2015 20:36:15 GMT
It`s a good guy Bess.
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Post by SueA on Jun 5, 2015 20:38:59 GMT
That's a cracker Bess, I don't think I've ever seen one up close in real life. |
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Post by steve on Jun 6, 2015 8:57:04 GMT
it does have a mighty fine moustache  |
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Post by Bess on Jun 6, 2015 13:38:07 GMT
It does have a might fine 'tache - I wonder if it's a him or a her?! Thanks I will have a read about them. I lived on a farm miles from anywhere for ages, and never saw anything like it - then I move into town and get all sorts of massive bugs! |
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Post by daitheplant on Jun 6, 2015 19:05:40 GMT
I`ve only ever seen one in the "flesh".
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Post by sweetpea on Jun 7, 2015 13:33:07 GMT
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Post by Bess on Jul 8, 2015 19:40:41 GMT
Apparently these 'Large Emerald' moths aren't terribly rare, but I've never seen one before -  Showed up well in our white bathroom! Aren't they lovely? Quite big too. |
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Post by Cherry on Jul 8, 2015 20:02:01 GMT
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Post by Fractal on Jul 8, 2015 20:57:22 GMT
Indeed Cherry, lovely moth. I have seen one once before (a few years ago) and had to look it up to be sure what type it was. |
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