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Can someone please identify this winged wierd insect for me? see pic..

Hi, you lovely lot,, ok i noticed it on my grass near my grapevine this morning,, thought it was some kind of chrysalis at first,,on a closer inspection it has got a yellow/black body,, things coming out the front of the head, legs and very odd looking wing things on its back. It has been trawling its way around my grass all day,,,, no idea what it is...anyone know??

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  • calleyw
    calleyw Posts: 9,896 Forumite
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    Is it a grass hopper or a cricket:confused:

    I can't really see all of it in the picture.

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  • space_rider
    space_rider Posts: 1,741 Forumite
    I can`t see it either! I have had a cricket in my garden in the summer for the last 2 years but this year it`s nowhere to be seen!
  • stumpycat
    stumpycat Posts: 597 Forumite
    Am I being particularly thick - 'cos I can't see it :embarasse
    There's a bright bit that might be a flower, or is that it?
  • Stompydebs
    Stompydebs Posts: 227 Forumite
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    4919_93590313620_516723620_1983198_185799_n.jpgHi,,

    Thankyou for your ideas,, i am attaching some better photos,,,

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  • sharoo
    sharoo Posts: 39 Forumite
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    Is it a bee?
  • oliveoyl
    oliveoyl Posts: 3,397 Forumite
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    Looks like it might be some sort of moth... there are some strange looking ones. Photo still not very clear though.
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  • Stompydebs
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    It is difficult to photograph as it keeps moving,,, thankyou for your ideas,,, i hope it has gone tomorrow!
  • superstylin
    superstylin Posts: 626 Forumite
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    looks like popcorn!
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  • Stompydebs
    Stompydebs Posts: 227 Forumite
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    sharoo wrote: »
    Is it a bee?


    I dont think it is a bee! It has not flew anywhere,, just trawling up and down/ across the grass all day. Plus it does not make any noise.
  • Stompydebs
    Stompydebs Posts: 227 Forumite
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    looks like popcorn!

    Lol i agree! I think it may be a moth...Do they come out in daytime? It kinda freaked me out today,, odd looking thing... pop!
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